Litigation Associate: Employment & Commercial Disputes

DBL Law; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DBL Law in Louisville, KY seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to perform associate-level general litigation, defending employment-related claims and commercial disputes. The role is based in our Louisville office and involves drafting briefs, motions, discovery responses, and trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience, strong drafting and research skills, and must be admitted to practice in Kentucky.

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-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.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal drafting

Legal research

Case management

Job description

DBL Law in Louisville, KY seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to perform associate-level general litigation, defending employment-related claims and commercial disputes. The role is based in our Louisville office and involves drafting briefs, motions, discovery responses, and trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience, strong drafting and research skills, and must be admitted to practice in Kentucky.