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Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
On-siteUSD 125,000 - 140,000 / year

About this role

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

$ 125,000.00 - 140,000.00 (US Dollar)

Job Openings

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

About the job Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Work on sophisticated civil litigation matters with meaningful responsibility from day one.
  • Gain direct exposure to experienced partners, clients, depositions, and courtroom proceedings.
  • Grow your litigation career with mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to take ownership of cases.
  • Enjoy annual performance bonus opportunities, 401(k), profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Join a collaborative, established legal team where your contributions are valued and your professional growth matters.

Location

Cleveland, OH — Join our Cleveland-based litigation team in an office-centered role that offers valuable in-person collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to the Ohio Bar in good standing and have 2+ years of relevant civil litigation experience. Qualifying judicial clerkship experience may count toward this requirement.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are an established, growing law firm known for delivering high-quality legal counsel and building lasting client relationships. Our collaborative litigation team handles complex matters while providing junior attorneys with the mentorship, resources, and hands-on opportunities needed to build rewarding legal careers.

Job Description

  • Handle a variety of civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and legal memoranda.
  • Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.
  • Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
  • Work closely with experienced attorneys while taking increasing ownership of cases.
  • Communicate directly with clients and help deliver practical, results-driven legal solutions.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.

  • Active Ohio Bar admission in good standing.

  • 1+ years of civil litigation experience; qualifying judicial clerkship experience considered.

  • Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.

  • Excellent communication, organization, and case management abilities.

  • Pennsylvania or West Virginia Bar admission is a plus, not required.

  • Why You Will Love Working Here

  • We believe great attorneys grow through meaningful experience, strong mentorship, and a supportive team. You'll enjoy opportunities for professional development, direct client interaction, and increasing responsibility as your career progresses.

  • We also offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement and profit-sharing opportunities, performance bonuses, paid time off, and support for approved continuing legal education.

  • Ready to take the next step in your litigation career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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Benefits

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plan

  • Vision insurance

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