Litigation Attorney - OH

Reisenfeld & Associates; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Reisenfeld & Associates, LLC in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to lead contested litigation across Ohio and Kentucky. The role blends hands-on litigation with case strategy, quality control, and direct client communication on high-risk matters.

You will mentor staff, develop litigation plans, and handle trials and appeals as needed, traveling across the footprint and aligning with client guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio Bar in good standing; Kentucky or West Virginia admission preferred.
• 8+ years of litigation experience, with foreclosure/creditor’s rights or consumer finance focus.
• Demonstrated trial and appellate experience.
• Strong judgment, organization and ability to manage a high-volume docket.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Willing to travel throughout Ohio and Kentucky as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn case management software.

Responsibilities

• Handle contested foreclosure and creditor’s rights litigation across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and WV.
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals on litigation matters.
• Develop strategy for contested, complex and escalated matters, including counterclaims and defenses.
• Represent clients in trials, dispositive motions, and appellate matters as needed.
• Act as primary contact for servicer and investor clients with status reports and settlement recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with client guidelines, investor requirements and court timelines.

Skills

Litigation

Foreclosure

Creditor's rights

Trial experience

Appellate experience

Client communication

Travel willingness

Education

Ohio Bar admission

Job description

Description

SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY – Ohio and Kentucky

A full-service creditor’s rights law firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a multi-state presence in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia, is seeking an experienced litigator to join our contested litigation practice from our Cincinnati, OH office. We offer end-to-end legal representation to the default servicing industry.

The role combines hands-on litigation with responsibility for case strategy, quality control, and client communication on contested and high-risk matters.

Responsibilities

• Contested foreclosure and creditor’s rights litigation docket across our footprint.
• Mentor litigation attorneys and paralegals
• Develop litigation strategy on contested, complex, and escalated matters, including borrower counterclaims and defenses such as TILA, RESPA, FDCPA, and standing challenges.
• Personally handle trials, dispositive motions, and appellate matters as needed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for servicer and investor clients on contested matters, including status reporting and settlement recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with client guidelines, investor requirements, and court-specific rules and timelines.

Requirements

• Active and in good standing with the Ohio Bar; Kentucky or West Virginia admission strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of litigation experience, with substantial experience in foreclosure, creditor’s rights, or consumer finance litigation.
• Demonstrated trial and appellate experience.
• Strong judgment, organization, and ability to manage competing deadlines across a high-volume docket.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Willing to travel as needed throughout Ohio and Kentucky.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn case management software.

We offer a cooperative and collaborative work environment, state-of-the-art technology supporting our business processes, a leadership role with real influence over how our litigation practice operates, and a competitive benefits package.

Compensation: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45227