Job description
Location
Cleveland, OH 44114
Compensation & Terms
- Salary/Payrate: $125K-$135K annually, plus bonus and excellent benefits.
- Work Environment: ONSITE with flexibility to work from home.
- Term: Permanent / Full-time.
- Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 if the person you refer gets hired.
Job Description
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of prior experience in commercial litigation. You will have a strong background in handling complex litigation, construction litigation, employment law (including class actions), torts, and insurance defense. We are looking for someone with excellent analytical and writing skills and a passion for advocating on behalf of clients.
As an Associate, you will assist in all aspects of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, drafting, depositions, trial preparation, and client communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and implementation of case strategies from inception to resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, answers, and discovery requests; participate in developing strategies for written and deposition discovery.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies and litigation tactics.
- Represent clients in hearings, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
- Manage discovery, including preparing and responding to document requests, subpoenas, and interrogatories.
- Review and summarize case files, deposition transcripts, and other materials.
- Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibits, and case organization.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys to provide strategic guidance to clients.
- Attend court hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials as needed.
- Maintain accurate records and case documentation, ensuring compliance with deadlines and legal procedures.
- Stay updated on legal developments, trends, and case law relevant to the practice areas.
- Federal court experience is a plus.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in Ohio is required.
- 3-5 years of experience in litigation, with a focus on business/commercial litigation preferred.
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate with clients.
- A detail-oriented and organized approach to work.
- A proactive and problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Minimum billable hour requirement: 1,500.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook.
- Experience in legal research software such as LexisNexis/Westlaw or similar.
- Strong interest in developing and growing a litigation practice.