Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated civil litigation matters with meaningful responsibility from day one.
• Gain direct exposure to experienced partners, clients, depositions, and courtroom proceedings.
• Grow your litigation career with mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to take ownership of cases.
• Enjoy annual performance bonus opportunities, 401(k), profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits.
• Join a collaborative, established legal team where your contributions are valued and your professional growth matters.

Location

Cleveland, OH — Join our Cleveland-based litigation team in an office-centered role that offers valuable in-person collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to the Ohio Bar in good standing and have 2+ years of relevant civil litigation experience. Qualifying judicial clerkship experience may count toward this requirement.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are an established, growing law firm known for delivering high-quality legal counsel and building lasting client relationships. Our collaborative litigation team handles complex matters while providing junior attorneys with the mentorship, resources, and hands-on opportunities needed to build rewarding legal careers.

Job Description

• Handle a variety of civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while taking increasing ownership of cases.
• Communicate directly with clients and help deliver practical, results-driven legal solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Ohio Bar admission in good standing.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience; qualifying judicial clerkship experience considered.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and case management abilities.
• Pennsylvania or West Virginia Bar admission is a plus, not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys grow through meaningful experience, strong mentorship, and a supportive team. You'll enjoy opportunities for professional development, direct client interaction, and increasing responsibility as your career progresses.

We also offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement and profit-sharing opportunities, performance bonuses, paid time off, and support for approved continuing legal education.

Ready to take the next step in your litigation career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance