Associate Attorney - Defense Litigation

Job Description

Join a Collegial Team – Litigation Associate Opportunity in Dublin, Ohio!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a boutique litigation firm with a national practice, to identify an experienced Litigation Associate for its growing Dublin, Ohio office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney who wants to handle files independently, work closely with a friendly team, and practice sophisticated litigation in a less stressful small-firm environment. They emphasizes a “clients first” approach and was built by former large-firm attorneys who wanted to deliver high-level legal services with more responsiveness and better work-life balance.

Job Title: Litigation Associate

Location: Dublin, Ohio

Compensation: DOE

Why You Should Apply

Opportunity to manage litigation files from beginning to end with oversight, including court appearances and depositions.

Work across a diverse litigation practice including transportation and trucking defense, employment matters, products liability, and insurance-related coverage work.

Join a boutique firm that offers big-firm caliber work in a smaller, more collaborative setting.

Friendly and collegial Ohio office culture, with a team that is described as supportive and relationship-driven.

Clear long-term growth potential, including partner-track opportunities with both non-equity and equity options.

Flexible scheduling, free parking, and a firm culture that recognizes attorneys have commitments outside the office.

The Ideal Candidate

5+ years of litigation experience required.

Licensed in Ohio.

Ability to independently manage files with minimal oversight.

Strong court appearance and deposition experience.

Trucking, transportation defense, negligence defense, or insurance defense experience is a plus.

About the Firm

The firm's founding partners came from national and international firms and built their practice to provide high-quality representation with more personalized service.

Practice areas include commercial litigation, employment law, product liability, catastrophic injury, transportation, ADR, government liability, and special matters.

The firm has offices in throughout the northeast and growing.

What's in it for You?

Strong emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance.

Non-discretionary bonus structures.

Additional discretionary bonus based on work quality, team contribution, and firm performance.

4 weeks paid time off.

10 paid holidays.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

3% IRA match.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Let's chat. Whether you're interested in this opportunity or exploring other litigation roles in Ohio, reach out to Kelsey today:

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Join a firm that values growth, collaboration, strong client service, and a more sustainable practice of law.

Full-time