Litigation Attorney - Cleveland

Amundsen Davis LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business law firm in Cleveland seeks a Litigation Associate to join their team. Ideal candidates must be licensed to practice in Ohio and have at least five years of civil litigation experience, particularly in defense litigation related to corporate/business or employment law. Strong analytical and writing skills, alongside the ability to work in a team, are essential. The position involves representing clients in litigation, drafting legal documents, and conducting depositions. Submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and two writing samples to apply.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in civil litigation.
• Background in defense litigation in corporate/business or employment litigation.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all aspects of litigation.
• Draft pleadings and respond to written discovery.
• Conduct depositions and prepare case evaluations.

Skills

Civil litigation

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Teamwork

Education

License to practice law in Ohio

Law school transcript

Job description

Cleveland Cleveland Office 1300 E 9th St Suite 1210 Cleveland, OH 44114, USA

Amundsen Davis seeks a Litigation Associate to join its dynamic and growing Cleveland office. The ideal candidate is licensed to practice law in Ohio and has at least five years of experience in civil litigation. A background in defense litigation in the areas of corporate/business or employment litigation is needed. Strong communication skills, solid analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work well on a team are also required. You will represent clients in all aspects of litigation. Experience in drafting pleadings, drafting and responding to written discovery, conducting depositions, client communications, and preparing case evaluations on liability, damages, and recommended course of action, is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript and two writing samples.

This position is not open to recruiters.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 265 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

*Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that – supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions – there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).