Litigation Associate Real Estate & Business

The Opportunity

Join a sophisticated boutique litigation firm where dedication and performance are highly valued. You will manage a meaningful caseload with autonomy, with assistance from the entire Cavell Law staff. We handle complex real estate and business disputes across Northeast Ohio, providing a platform for attorneys who want to lead cases and consistently meet professional demands.

• High-Impact Litigation: Take/defend depositions, and appear in court (First or Second Chair). The Firm principal handles all initial client consultations.
• Performance-Driven Rewards: Quarterly bonuses based on collected billable hours.
• Professional Integration: We expect strong work ethic and focus, learning the Firm’s methodology and culture.
• Professional Growth: We cover 100% of CLEs, CMBA and OSBA dues, and offer a retirement savings program and a health insurance stipend.

• Billable Requirement: Maintain an annual billable target of at least 1,500 hours
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• Case Ownership: Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery with minimal supervision/corrections.
• Litigation: Manage the full litigation lifecycle, from matter assignment through trial/appeal or settlement.
  Business development is not an expectation of this role, but origination credit is given.
• Practice Areas: Focused on title disputes, HOA enforcement, commercial litigation, and landlord matters.

• Experience: 3-5 years of civil litigation experience;
  Ohio Bar license in good standing with no disciplinary history in any jurisdiction.
• Courtroom Presence: Demonstrated experience in Ohio courts (Cuyahoga County preferred).
• Skills: Strong legal research (Lexis Nexis AI+) and writing abilities.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Google Suite, Clio, and Law Matics and willingness to use Apple/Amazon Alexa.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal

Law Practice

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