Litigation Associate Apply
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 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.
Why Join Us?
- 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.
Core Responsibilities
- Billable Requirement: Maintain an annual billable target of at least 1,500 hours.
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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 (LexisNexis AI+) and writing abilities.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Google Suite, Clio, and LawMatics and willingness to use Apple/Amazon Alexa.

