Litigation Attorney- Plaintiff Personal Injury

About the role

Our client is a boutique Ohio trial firm based in Greater Cleveland representing individuals and families in complex plaintiff‑side litigation matters, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and commercial transportation negligence. The firm focuses on thorough investigation, strategic case development, and aggressive trial advocacy to achieve meaningful results for clients.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential cases and evaluate legal claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Review and analyze medical, technical, financial, and transportation‑related records.
• Interview clients and witnesses to develop case facts and strategy.
• Assist with depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Prepare exhibits, demonstratives, and litigation materials.
• Collaborate with experts and analyze expert reports and opinions.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy and client advocacy.
• Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Ohio Bar license or eligibility for Ohio licensure.
• Experience or strong interest in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, or commercial transportation litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Ability to analyze complex factual and technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in developing trial advocacy skills and working in a litigation‑focused environment.

Preferred Experience

• Plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Insurance defense litigation experience with meaningful case responsibility and willingness to transition to plaintiff work.
• Deposition, discovery, and trial preparation experience.
• Experience working with experts and complex evidence.

Key Skills

• Civil Litigation
• Plaintiff Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
• Wrongful Death
• Catastrophic Injury
• Legal Research & Writing
• Motion Practice
• Discovery
• Depositions
• Case Investigation
• Trial Preparation
• Expert Witness Analysis
• Client Communication
• Case Strategy

Benefits & Opportunity

• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact litigation matters.
• Direct exposure to experienced trial attorneys and case strategy.
• Hands‑on involvement in investigations, discovery, depositions, and trials.
• Professional growth and development in a respected boutique litigation practice.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.