Litigation Attorney

Sonkin & Koberna, LLC; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonkin & Koberna, LLC in Ohio seeks an experienced attorney to join the litigation practice. The individual will assist a diverse client base across complex business, real estate disputes, creditor’s rights, employment and partnership matters, and construction-related issues.

The role requires a J.D., active Ohio license, and a track record in litigation, legal research, negotiation, and advocacy. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Litigate across a wide range of matters including business, real estate, and employment disputes.
• Conduct legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, discovery, motions, and trials.
• Advise clients and negotiate settlements as needed.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

Westlaw

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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.