Litigation Associate

A well‑established subrogation law firm with more than four decades of nationwide success is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing Cleveland office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful courtroom experience, a supportive environment, and long‑term professional development—without the burden of billable‑hour requirements.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, tight‑knit team of approximately 13 attorneys firmwide, including two partners and one associate in the Cleveland office, with this role representing the next strategic hire. The firm maintains a low‑stress, team‑minded culture with a true 9–5 schedule, minimal hierarchy, and even occasional dress‑down days around major sporting events.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Ohio
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience
  , ideally involving insurance, subrogation, or closely related matters
• Strong litigation skills, including motion practice, depositions, hearings, arbitration/mediation, and trial preparation
• Excellent legal writing, research, and organizational abilities
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

The Associate Attorney will take ownership of a diverse litigation caseload and work closely with the office’s two partners.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing Ohio subrogation files from intake through final resolution
• Drafting and filing complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery
• Conducting legal research and preparing evaluations and strategy reports
• Appearing for hearings, case management conferences, arbitrations, depositions, and trials
• Negotiating settlements with opposing counsel and unrepresented parties
• Collaborating with clients, experts, and internal support teams to efficiently move cases forward
• Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on experience
• Bonus Structure: Performance‑based; historically averaging more than $10,000 annually
  , tied to individual contributions and revenue generation
• Billables:
  No billable‑hour requirement
• Benefits: 401(k) safe‑harbor employer match (3%), end‑of‑year firm profit‑sharing into 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), paid time off, life insurance
• Primarily in‑office in the Cleveland location
• Very reasonable work hours (true 9–5 culture)
• Low‑stress, respectful, and collaborative team dynamic
• Growing firm with steady workflow and strong long‑term stability
• Attorney group includes professionals primarily in their 30s–40s

This long‑standing subrogation law firm operates across multiple states and has built a reputation for integrity, client service, and results. The team‑oriented culture places a high value on collaboration, professionalism, and stability—making it an attractive opportunity for attorneys seeking long‑term growth without the pressures of traditional firm life.

Attorneys who value autonomy, manageable hours, professional respect, and meaningful litigation experience will thrive in this environment.

Interested candidates should apply here or send materials to:

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