Associate - Construction Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate to join its Construction Practice Group in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of construction litigation experience, including significant responsibility for discovery management, motion practice, and legal research and writing in both state and federal courts.

Duties

• Manage discovery processes and documentation.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions.
• Participate in litigation proceedings in state and federal courts.
• Collaborate on complex legal matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of construction litigation experience.
• Experience in state and federal court proceedings.
• Admission to practice in Ohio.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex, fast-paced legal matters.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative work environment.

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.