Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title:

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A respected law firm located in Cleveland, OH is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney with 3-6 years of relevant experience to join its litigation team. This role is ideal for a professional looking to deepen their exposure to high-level business disputes and work on a wide variety of matters spanning class actions, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and other complex legal proceedings. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of seasoned litigators and contribute to a growing practice representing diverse clients nationwide.

Duties:

• Handle intricate commercial disputes from early investigation through final resolution

• Draft and revise legal documents including motions, memoranda, pleadings, and discovery materials

• Support class action and multi-district litigation at all stages, including certification processes

• Participate in case strategy development and client communications

• Engage in alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration

• Contribute to appellate briefs and federal court filings

• Collaborate with team members and support staff to ensure timely and strategic case progression

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of litigation experience, ideally with a focus on defense-side commercial disputes

• Prior work within mid-sized to large law firm environments is beneficial

• Background handling class actions or cases spread across multiple jurisdictions is strongly preferred

• Familiarity with federal litigation procedures and appellate practice

• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and adapt to evolving client needs

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Ohio Bar license in good standing or eligibility to obtain admission through reciprocity

Skills:

• Strong research and analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach to legal issues

• Exceptional legal writing and oral communication abilities

• Adept at working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Proven capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment

• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and client-centered focus

Job Location:

Cleveland, OH

This is a full-service law firm that provides sophisticated and creative counseling to a wide spectrum of clients. The lawyers here provide their legal skills and insights that contribute to the success of their clients and are known for their expertise in legal areas like business, corporate and securities, litigation, taxation and employee benefits, estate planning, probate, real estate, labor, creditors' rights, reorganization and bankruptcy, intellectual property and technology, environmental, patent, trademark and copyright law, telecommunications law, government relations, public utility and regulatory law, healthcare, and construction law. The firm's clients include Fortune 500 corporations and privately held businesses, governmental entities, nonprofit institutions, and individuals.