What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Litigation Attorney position at ALH Law Group?
About Us: ALH Law Group is a modern, dynamic, and rapidly growing law firm with an office in Columbus, Ohio. We are committed to redefining the client experience by offering clear, technology-driven, and highly personalized legal services. We value inclusivity, direct communication ("No Bullshit" is a core value), and leveraging technology to empower our team and our clients. We are seeking a highly motviated attorney to join our civil litigation team.
About The Role: This role is a hands-on position, desiged for any attorney looking to quickly develop practical, well-rounded skills in a collaborative, supportive, and tech-forward enviornment. We expect the attorney to really dig into to discovery and help our senior attorneys prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials.
Key Responsibilties:
- Discovery Management: Execute document review, including identifying, reviewing, and organizing relevant documents for production and privilege logs.
- Docket Managment: Handle a target docket of small claims, common pleas, and non-contested collection actions for our business clients.
- Pleadings & Court Filings: Draft and file initial pleadings, appearances, and motions in state courts for assigned matters.
- Settlement & Negotations: Facilitate pre-suit negotations and settlement agreements to resolve client disputes efficiently.
- Use Technology: Embrace and utilize the firm's legal technology to ensure efficient and modern delivery of services.
- Research: Research key issues and identify relevant statutes, case law, and regulations using traditional and AI databasis.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice in Ohio.
- 0-3 years of experience.
- A minimum of one internship/externship or clinical placement at a business law firm or litigation law firm.
- A genuine commitment to the firm's values.
Why Work at ALH?
- Culture: Join a welcoming, inclusive, and modern firm that champions diversity.
- Values: Our values: Bridging the Gap, Inclusive Advocay, No Bullshit, Small But Mighty, Community-Minded, Tech Forward.
- Opportunity: Work directly with small businesses and innovative clients; gain hands-on experience and meaningful mentorship from day one.
- Location: This role requires in-office training. After that, the position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement.
- Unlimited PTO: We want our team members to work hard, then get away. We require each employee to have a minimum of 2 weeks of PTO per year. The only restriction is the number of consecutive days that can be taken off.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining how you live one of our core values, and a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to explain a complex legal concept in a clear, straightforward manner. We look forward to seeing how your unique experience will contribute to the ALH Law Group team!
Pay: $70,000.00 - $89,571.94 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Doctorate (Preferred)
Location:
- Columbus, OH 43215 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $89,572