Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $ - $ per year

• Step directly into an active litigation docket with real responsibility from day one
• Join a long-standing, profitable litigation firm with deep roots and a modern approach
• Work closely with experienced partners who are hands‑on and invested in your success
• Enjoy strong compensation, realistic expectations, and long‑term career stability
• Clear path toward senior associate status and potential future partnership consideration

Dayton, Ohio. This role is primarily on‑site, with hybrid remote flexibility available after the first 90 days. Additional flexibility may be considered for experienced lateral candidates.

This role requires active Ohio Bar admission and 5+ years of litigation experience. Candidates must be comfortable independently managing a litigation docket.

Our client is a well‑established litigation law firm with over 90 years of history in Southwest Ohio. They aggressively represent businesses, insurance carriers, and employers in complex civil matters while maintaining a collaborative, professional, and people‑first culture.

• Manage an active caseload of defense litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Handle depositions, written discovery, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
• Litigate matters involving insurance defense, premises liability, auto and trucking claims, construction defects, subrogation, and coverage disputes
• Work directly with a senior partner on each file with full strategic support
• Collaborate with experienced paralegal and legal support staff to move cases efficiently
• Represent clients in state and federal courts across Ohio

• 5+ years of civil or criminal litigation experience
• Active Ohio Bar license in good standing
• Proven experience handling depositions and dispositive motions
• Ability to manage a high‑volume docket with minimal oversight
• Strong written, analytical, and courtroom skills

• Supportive, collaborative environment with real mentorship
• Realistic billable expectations that support work‑life balance
• Long‑term career track rather than short‑term turnover
• Stable firm with consistent work and high‑quality clients
• Opportunity to grow into senior and leadership roles over time

Job Type: Full‑time

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