Litigation Associate: Civil & Employment Defense

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

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.