Litigation Attorney — Independent, Growth‑Driven

Carlyle Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlyle Group in Cleveland, OH is hiring a Litigation Attorney to take ownership of work that directly shapes our results. The mid-level role offers a salary range of $58,000–$82,000 with coaching, coverage, and flexible setup to support corporate governance growth.

You will hold Cleveland vendors to the promised standards, translate data into actionable recommendations, and navigate a fast-paced environment with autonomy and team-driven growth.

Qualifications

• Instinct to challenge assumptions before debates.
• Self-motivated with minimal oversight.
• Comfort interpreting data and translating findings into recommendations.
• Experience thriving in an ambitious, deadline-driven setting like Carlyle Group.
• 5+ years steering general projects end to end.
• Solid Contract Negotiation grounding and ability to review contracts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Hold Cleveland vendors to the standard promised to users.
• Carry general knowledge beyond wiki entries.
• Read the room and adjust Deposition Preparation pitches.
• Keep adaptability sharp as the OH market shifts.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Turn 5 patterns into faster general calls.
• Translate mid-level objectives into concrete, actionable steps.

Skills

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Data interpretation

Ambition-driven

5+ years experience

Job description

Carlyle Group in Cleveland, OH is hiring a Litigation Attorney to take ownership of work that directly shapes our results. The mid-level role offers a salary range of $58,000–$82,000 with coaching, coverage, and flexible setup to support corporate governance growth.

You will hold Cleveland vendors to the promised standards, translate data into actionable recommendations, and navigate a fast-paced environment with autonomy and team-driven growth.