Litigation Associate — Kentucky Trial-Ready, Bonus

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate in our Lexington, Kentucky office. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of litigation experience, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial.

A Kentucky license is required; out-of-state candidates willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam will be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of litigation experience including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial.
• Tort experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Kentucky court system is a plus.
• A license to practice in Kentucky is required; out-of-state candidates willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for trial and manage discovery and ESI
• Draft and argue motions and conduct depositions
• Attend court conferences and coordinate with clients and witnesses

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition handling

Legal research & writing

Education

JD or equivalent law degree

Kentucky bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate in our Lexington, Kentucky office. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of litigation experience, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial.

A Kentucky license is required; out-of-state candidates willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam will be considered.