Senior Associate Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Litigation Attorney to handle defense litigation for businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and major insurers. This role requires strong litigation skills, including case management, legal research, drafting pleadings, and trial preparation. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative legal environment.

Location:

• Cleveland, OH

Duties:

• Manage cases from inception to resolution under partner supervision.
• Conduct hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and arbitrations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs.
• Research case law, statutes, and regulations affecting client matters.
• Develop and manage expert witnesses.
• Maintain professional client and opposing counsel interactions.
• Analyze complex legal problems and propose strategic solutions.
• Organize and manage documents in multidistrict and complex litigation.
• Engage in networking and business development activities.
• Supervise and support peer associates.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of private firm litigation experience.
• Strong problem-solving, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and supervise staff.
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Ohio State Bar and Illinois State Bar.
• Admission to additional state bars preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.

This law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include business law, civil rights and government liability, class actions, commercial litigation, construction law, and insurance coverage. Its attorneys are skilled litigators and have represented many globally recognized brands and businesses. The firm serves clients across the United States. The firm has offices in Cleveland, Ohio, and Brentwood, Tennessee.