Senior Civil Defense Attorney – Transportation & Premises

AMS Staffing Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

AMS Staffing is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Defense Attorney to join its established practice. The ideal candidate will manage civil defense matters from inception through resolution, including trucking and transportation defense, premises liability, and general liability.

This senior associate role offers substantive case responsibility, partner mentorship, and a collaborative environment that values autonomy and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Ohio or Michigan bar admission (office location dependent).
• Substantive civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance/transportation/premises liability.
• Experience handling depositions, discovery, motions, and case management.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil defense litigation from inception to resolution.
• Handle trucking, transportation, fleet, premises liability, and other general liability matters.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Develop case strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlements, and trial preparation.
• Communicate case developments and litigation strategies with clients.
• Collaborate with partners while independently managing assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

AMS Staffing is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Defense Attorney to join its established practice. The ideal candidate will manage civil defense matters from inception through resolution, including trucking and transportation defense, premises liability, and general liability.

This senior associate role offers substantive case responsibility, partner mentorship, and a collaborative environment that values autonomy and professional judgment.