Litigation Associate Attorney- 3542225

Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: Cleveland OH 44114

Salary/Payrate: $125K-$135K annually, bonus and AWESOME
benefits!!!

Work Environment: ONSITE with flexibility to work from home

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

JD degree required: Yes

Ohio Admittance/Bar: Yes

Minimum Billable hour: 1,500

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated and
detail-oriented Litigation Associate with 3-5 years’ prior
experience in commercial litigation. He or she will have a strong
background in handling complex litigation as well as construction
litigation, employment law- a lot of class actions, torts,
Insurance defense practice areas, 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, discovery requests,
as well as participating in the development of a strategy for
written and deposition discovery and other legal documents.
* 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.
* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with all Microsoft Office and 365 and Outlook.
* Experience in legal research software such as Lexis
Nexis/Westlaw or other.
* Strong interest in developing and growing a litigation
practice.