Litigation Associate Attorney

Socket.dev; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DBL Law in Louisville, Kentucky seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to perform associate-level general litigation work. The role includes defending employment-related claims and commercial disputes, with duties across briefs, discovery, motions, and depositions.

The candidate should have 3–5+ years in civil litigation, excellent drafting and writing skills, and a strong academic record. Kentucky bar licensure is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding academic record and civil litigation experience, strongly preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal briefs and pleadings.
• Work with clients in the preparation of discovery responses.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Perform legal research and writing.
• Participate in depositions.
• Prepare trial materials and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
• Multi-task, meet deadlines, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Independently manage cases.
• Handle various aspects of litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Respond to administrative charges.
• Collaborate with partners and other associates to develop and implement case strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal drafting

Research & writing

Case management

Attention to detail

Time management

Kentucky bar license

Job description

POSITION

DBL Law is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney.This position will perform associate level general litigation work and will work on cases which include defending employment-related claims as well as commercial disputes. The position is based in our Louisville, Kentucky office.

JOB DUTIES

• Draft and prepare legal briefs and pleadings.
• Work with clients in the preparation of discovery responses.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Perform legal research and writing.
• Participate in depositions.
• Prepare trial materials and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
• Multi-task, meet deadlines, prioritize, and work in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Independently manage cases.
• Handle various aspects of litigation, such as motion hearings, meditations, and depositions.
• Respond to administrative charges.
• Collaborate with partners and other associates to develop and implement case strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5or more years of experience practicing civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding academic record and civil litigation experience, strongly preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.

DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Generous holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employment

DBL Law and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.