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Position: Litigation Associate
Location: Cleveland, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Type: State & Federal Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Associate with 5 to 10 years of substantive experience to join our team in Cleveland. In this role, you will work closely with partners and senior associates to represent clients across a wide range of complex litigation matters in both state and federal courts. This position is designed for a versatile advocate who possesses strong analytical capabilities and can seamlessly manage multiple clients, projects, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities
This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your litigation profile within a structured and collaborative practice environment. You will be given a sophisticated platform to manage high-level state and federal matters, gain direct client exposure, and play an instrumental role in shaping the firm's strategic trial and ADR outcomes.
Position: Litigation Associate
Location: Cleveland, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Type: State & Federal Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Associate with 5 to 10 years of substantive experience to join our team in Cleveland. In this role, you will work closely with partners and senior associates to represent clients across a wide range of complex litigation matters in both state and federal courts. This position is designed for a versatile advocate who possesses strong analytical capabilities and can seamlessly manage multiple clients, projects, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Advocacy & Court Appearances: Prepare for and actively attend court appearances, including contested hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations to resolve disputes strategically outside of the courtroom.
- Legal Craftsmanship: Conduct rigorous legal research and analysis on complex legal issues; draft high-quality pleadings, motions, and comprehensive legal documents for submission to courts and opposing counsel.
- Fact Vetting & Document Review: Review and analyze diverse evidentiary records, including contracts, corporate emails, and other critical evidence relevant to ongoing litigation matters.
- Case Strategy & Collaboration: Partner with senior associates and firm leaders to develop effective case strategies, ensuring all structural deadlines are met.
- Client Management: Communicate directly and transparently with clients, providing timely case development updates and advising them on legal strategies and potential outcomes.
- File Maintenance: Maintain highly accurate, organized, and up-to-date case files and documentation.
- Experience: 5-10 years of active litigation experience handling complex legal disputes.
- Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Ohio.
- Skills:
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Sharp attention to detail with strong organizational and file management habits.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage multiple clients and cross-functional legal projects simultaneously.
- Traits: High level of professionalism, rock-solid ethical standards, and a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your litigation profile within a structured and collaborative practice environment. You will be given a sophisticated platform to manage high-level state and federal matters, gain direct client exposure, and play an instrumental role in shaping the firm's strategic trial and ADR outcomes.
Salary : $100,000 - $200,000