Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated attorney to join its Toledo, OH office as part of the General Liability and Transportation practice groups. This role offers an opportunity to work with a team of skilled trial attorneys in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Represent clients in all phases of civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Handle transportation and trucking defense matters, including motor carrier liability and FMCSA compliance issues.
• Manage general litigation matters such as premises liability, products liability, and commercial disputes.
• Conduct depositions, argue motions, and appear at hearings and mediations.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and trial documents.
• Develop case strategy and provide clients with practical, cost-effective counsel.
• Participate in business development activities and maintain client relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of civil litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• License to practice in both Michigan and Ohio is a plus.
• Experience in conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and motion practice preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Education

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

Certifications

• License to practice law in Michigan (required).

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.

Benefits

• Professional development assistance.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.

This litigation and business law firm has been serving clients for over 100 years. Its main practice areas include employment & labor, general litigation, insurance, appellate, mass tort, toxic exposure, asbestos, occupational disease claims, product liability, professional liability, and transportation. The firm has offices in Detroit, Michigan; and Toledo, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio.