Litigation Associate – Tort Practice Group

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Lexington, KY seeks a Litigation Associate to join our Tort Practice Group. The ideal candidate has at least one year of litigation experience and strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities include drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial; Kentucky bar admission is required or eligible via sitting for the Kentucky bar exam.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions and taking/defending depositions.
• Experience attending court conferences and handling complex discovery and ESI.
• Tort experience preferred; familiarity with Kentucky court system a plus.
• Candidate must be licensed to practice in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court conferences and manage complex discovery/ESI.
• Prepare cases for trial.

Skills

Litigation experience

Motions drafting

Depositions

Court conferences

Discovery and ESI

Trial preparation

Tort experience

Kentucky bar admission

Job description

Litigation Associate – Tort Practice Group

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore has an immediate opportunity available for a litigation associate in our Lexington, Kentucky office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of one year of litigation experience, including experience 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. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

A license to practice in Kentucky is required. Out of state candidates who are willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam, or eligible for admission in Kentucky, will be considered.

Competitive salary, benefits, and up to $45,000 + in bonus potential.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

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