Litigation Associate (Insurance Defense/Tort)

About the role

The firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, particularly involving personal injury, automobile accidents, tort matters, and insurance-related litigation.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage assigned insurance defense and tort litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent insureds and insurance companies in a variety of civil litigation matters.
• Develop case strategies based on the facts, applicable law, and client objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive case evaluation and risk assessment.
• Manage litigation deadlines, case calendars, and overall case progression.
• Work independently while collaborating with partners, associates, clients, and litigation support staff.
• Handle all aspects of pre-trial discovery.
• Draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and other discovery.
• Conduct and defend fact and expert depositions.
• Analyze discovery and evidence to identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential exposure.
• Develop effective discovery strategies tailored to each matter.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive legal documents.
• Prepare and respond to dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Present arguments before courts when appropriate.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, claims professionals, insurance carriers, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate liability, damages, settlement opportunities, and litigation risk.
• Aid clients and insurance companies in making informed decisions regarding settlement and trial strategy.
• Serve as trial counsel in appropriate matters.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, motions, and trial strategy.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Develop practical, cost-effective strategies designed to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

Requirements

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling insurance defense, tort, personal injury, automobile accident, or related litigation matters.
• Experience representing insureds and/or insurance companies strongly preferred.
• Active Ohio law license in good standing.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and the civil discovery process.
• Experience with depositions and motion practice.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and case-evaluation abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong professional judgment and attention to detail.

What the firm offers

• Competitive salary.
• Salary flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Additional consideration for candidates with portable business.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful litigation responsibility.
• Opportunity to work on a diversified range of civil defense matters.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Balanced work-life environment.
• Beautiful suburban office setting.
• Walkable office location.
• Free parking.
• Opportunity to become part of a fast-growing Ohio civil defense firm.