Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 3 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably in business disputes or healthcare-related litigation. The ideal candidate should be adept at handling various aspects of litigation with minimal supervision and must possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, and writing skills.

Duties:

• Handle various aspects of litigation with minimal supervision.
• Interview witnesses and gather pertinent information.
• Review electronically stored documents for case preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Interact with clients and opposing counsel.
• Attend certain court appearances.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Preferably experience in business disputes or healthcare-related litigation.
• Experience with payment disputes, vendor disputes, government investigations, and False Claims Act cases is advantageous.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in Ohio is mandatory.

Skills:

• Ability to handle most aspects of litigation independently.
• Proficient in interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Skilled in reviewing electronically stored documents.
• Strong drafting and argumentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and opposing counsel.
• Familiarity with federal court procedures or appellate cases is a plus.