Associate - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a team-oriented associate to join its Litigation group in Cleveland, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, with a focus on construction matters.

Duties

• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Assist with complex client and opposing party management and communication.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions and court appearances.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of litigation experience.
• Interest in construction matters required; experience preferred.
• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Superior research and persuasive writing ability.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Superior research and writing ability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Bonus opportunities.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.