Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Louisville, KY. This role involves handling general litigation work, including defending medical malpractice and employment-related claims, as well as managing commercial disputes. The position offers a collaborative and hybrid working environment with opportunities to work on high-profile cases.

Duties

• Draft and prepare legal briefs and pleadings.
• Work with clients in preparing discovery responses.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Participate in depositions.
• Prepare trial materials and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Independently manage cases.
• Handle various aspects of litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Respond to administrative charges.
• Collaborate with partners and associates to develop case strategies.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Civil litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky; license to practice in Indiana preferred but not required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in managing complex litigation cases.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pet insurance and pet discount program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Generous holiday schedule.

This full-service law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include administrative law, commercial law, civil litigation, education law, estate planning, intellectual property law, medical malpractice, and real estate. It is the largest law firm based in Northern Kentucky. The firm has been providing these services for over 65 years. The firm has offices in Crestview and Louisville, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio.