Litigation Associate Attorney

Please connect with me on Linked In as well @Brigitte (Briceida) Nash (formerly Talley)

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.