Litigation Associate: Trial Prep & Briefs

Kentucky Bar Association; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Bar Association is seeking an associate-level general litigation attorney for its Louisville office. This full-time role entails defending a variety of clients, mandatory 1,800 billable hours, and close collaboration with partners and associates to develop case strategy.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years in state and federal courts, strong writing and analytical abilities, and must be licensed in Kentucky in good standing with the KBA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience practicing in state and federal courts.
• Licensed in Kentucky and in good standing with the KBA.
• Above-average writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal briefs and pleadings.
• Prepare discovery responses.
• Argue motions.
• Engage in depositions and discovery.
• Trial preparation and post-trial proceedings.
• Attend mediations.
• Collaborate with partners and other associates on case strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting briefs and pleadings

Discovery responses

Motion practice

Trial preparation

Mediation participation

Collaboration

Job description

The Kentucky Bar Association is seeking an associate-level general litigation attorney for its Louisville office. This full-time role entails defending a variety of clients, mandatory 1,800 billable hours, and close collaboration with partners and associates to develop case strategy.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years in state and federal courts, strong writing and analytical abilities, and must be licensed in Kentucky in good standing with the KBA.