Litigation Associate Attorney – Civil & Employment Defense

DBL Law; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday schedule

Job summary

DBL Law, a prominent Louisville firm, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to handle general litigation work including defending employment-related claims and commercial disputes. The role is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

The candidate should have 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience, excellent drafting and research abilities, and be licensed to practice in Kentucky (Indiana preferred). The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities on high-profile cases.

Qualifications

• 3-5 or 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 and ideally Indiana.

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, meditations, 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

Drafting and writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Job description

DBL Law, a prominent Louisville firm, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to handle general litigation work including defending employment-related claims and commercial disputes. The role is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

The candidate should have 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience, excellent drafting and research abilities, and be licensed to practice in Kentucky (Indiana preferred). The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities on high-profile cases.