Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney in Akron, OH. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, handling commercial litigation and bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters. This role offers the chance to work on sophisticated cases with top-tier clients, providing a unique opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day tasks and strategic case management processes.
• Oversee cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.
• Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and hearings.
• Prepare motions, discovery responses, and client reports.
• Assist in trial preparation, including strategy, discovery, and witness preparation.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in general litigation or bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar of Ohio.

Skills

• Strong case management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership roles.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

This full service law firm has offices in Canton, Akron and Cleveland. Its practice areas include employment and labor, finance and public law, taxation, education, business, creditor?s rights and bankruptcy, oil and gas, trusts and estates, employee benefits, health and medicine, non-profit and foundation, environmental, real estate and construction, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, health and medicine. The firm is growing at a fast pace and is focusing on high quality results.