About this role
About the Role Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate for its Cleveland office. The role involves handling most aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, legal research, arguing hearings, managing discovery requests and responses, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trial preparations and trial. Experience in healthcare/managed care litigation is a plus but not required.
What You'll Do
- Draft pleadings and motions; perform legal research; prepare for hearings and trials
- Argue hearings and manage discovery requests and responses
- Take and defend depositions; coordinate with local counsel as needed
- Assist with trial preparations and trial strategy
- Manage multiple matters with strong organization and prioritization
What We're Looking For
- 2-6 years of experience at a top-tier firm and/or judicial clerkship
- Admission to the Ohio Bar; JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
- Excellent legal writing, research, drafting of legal documents, and verbal/written communication skills
- Experience with healthcare/managed care litigation is a plus but not required
- Courtroom and deposition experience preferred but not required
- Self-starter who can prioritize workload, exercise good judgment, and work well under pressure
- More senior candidates should have substantial experience managing a commercial lawsuit from start to finish; more junior candidates should have an exceptional academic record
Nice to Have
- Courtroom and deposition experience is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $222,500-$260,000 per year, dependent on skills and experience
- Benefits include health, dental, life, 401(k) and other excellent programs
- Equal Opportunity employer; committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce