Litigation Attorney

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA; Beachwood (OH); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA seeks a litigation-focused attorney to assist a diverse client base across complex business, real estate disputes, creditor's rights matters, and employment issues. The role emphasizes research, analysis, and strategic advocacy.

The candidate should hold a JD from an accredited law school and possess an active license to practice law, with strong familiarity in discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.

Competenze

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of litigation principles and procedures.

Mansioni

• Assist in a wide variety of matters for the firm's diverse client base, including complex business and real estate disputes, creditor's rights litigation, employment and partnership matters, and construction.

Conoscenze

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Active bar license

Litigation knowledge

Legal research (Lexis-Nexis/Westlaw)

Analytical reasoning

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Formazione

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary:

Will assist by helping serve the firm's diverse client base in a wide variety of matters (e.g., complex business and real estate disputes, creditor's rights litigation, employment and partnership matters, construction).

Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and procedures related to litigation.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw databases.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide sound advice to clients.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

Required Skills/Abilities 10 years' experience:

• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in all aspects of litigation including discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial.
• Experience investigating claims, preparing and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, interacting with expert witnesses, and all aspects of motion practice.
• Able to prepare for, take, and defend depositions, and have prior experience in drafting dispositive, expert, and/or discovery motions.
• A desire to maintain and develop long-term client relationships.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to handle settlement negotiations throughout the lifecycle of a case.
• Ability to supervise and delegate work to paralegals and other legal support staff.
• Ability to stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation.