Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Columbus, OH, is currently seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. This is a partnership-track position requiring 3-5 years of experience. The successful candidate will be involved in various aspects of litigation, including depositions, counseling clients, attending public meetings, administrative hearings, court hearings, and drafting pleadings and other litigation documents.

Duties:

• Assist with depositions and actively participate in the discovery process.
• Counsel clients on legal matters related to litigation.
• Attend public meetings and administrative hearings on behalf of clients.
• Represent clients in court hearings and proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Litigation Attorney.
• Experience in litigation, labor and employment, and/or local government is helpful.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proven ability to handle a variety of litigation tasks independently.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Bar in Ohio.

Certifications:

• Bar admission in Ohio.

Skills:

• Excellent litigation skills, including legal research and writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in labor and employment or local government is a plus.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach to legal practice.

This large full-service firm has offices throughout Ohio and other states along the Eastern seaboard. Associates can expect ongoing training at the departmental level and a strong, viable mentoring program, along with quick responsibilities and client contact. It is not unusual for first- and second-year litigators to take and defend depositions. The firm culture is very collegial and informal, and associates seem more cooperative than competitive. Compensation is competitive with that of other major firms in comparable metropolitan areas. In addition, associates are eligible to participate in the firm's profit-sharing plan after they complete two years of eligibility service with the firm. A recent infusion of capital and attorneys has caused substantial growth and promises future expansion.