Litigation Associate Attorney (Employment & Commercial)

DBL Law; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DBL Law in Louisville, KY seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to handle defense of employment-related claims and commercial disputes, based in our Louisville office. The role involves drafting briefs, preparing discovery responses, arguing motions, and managing cases through trial with collaboration across partners.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience, excellent drafting skills, strong attention to detail, and must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

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.

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.

Job description

DBL Law in Louisville, KY seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to handle defense of employment-related claims and commercial disputes, based in our Louisville office. The role involves drafting briefs, preparing discovery responses, arguing motions, and managing cases through trial with collaboration across partners.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience, excellent drafting skills, strong attention to detail, and must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky.