Mid-Level Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Cincinnati is seeking a Mid-Level Construction Litigation Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in construction litigation matters, real estate and commercial litigation, and eager to assist in local business litigation disputes. Strong academic credentials, communication skills, and experience in all stages of litigation are essential.

Duties:

• Handle construction litigation matters, real estate and commercial litigation, and other local business disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation-related documents.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend fact, party, and expert depositions.
• Engage in motion practice and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Ohio State Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.
• 5+ years of experience in construction and/or commercial/real estate litigation.
• Strong understanding of construction law, real estate law, and commercial litigation.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Ohio State Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.

Skills:

• Experience in construction litigation matters, real estate and commercial litigation.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation-related documents.
• Strong understanding of all stages of litigation.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

This multi-office firm has more than 125 attorneys in the Ohio area. The recent expansion of this firm has not prevented it from maintaining a small firm culture. Associates are encouraged to keep a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. One reason that we like this firm is because they have a strict policy of maintaining and promoting a culturally and racially diverse firm. With a dynamic litigation practice that has clients from individuals to large corporations, this firm maintains a culture that emphasizes small-firm values even as it anticipates and welcomes technological and legal advances and changes.