Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Step directly into an active litigation docket with real responsibility from day one
- Join a long-standing, profitable litigation firm with deep roots and a modern approach
- Work closely with experienced partners who are hands-on and invested in your success
- Enjoy strong compensation, realistic expectations, and long-term career stability
- Clear path toward senior associate status and potential future partnership consideration
Location
Dayton, Ohio. This role is primarily on-site, with hybrid remote flexibility available after the first 90 days. Additional flexibility may be considered for experienced lateral candidates.
Note
This role requires active Ohio Bar admission and 5+ years of litigation experience. Candidates must be comfortable independently managing a litigation docket.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established litigation law firm with over 90 years of history in Southwest Ohio. They aggressively represent businesses, insurance carriers, and employers in complex civil matters while maintaining a collaborative, professional, and people-first culture.
Job Description
- Manage an active caseload of defense litigation matters from intake through resolution
- Handle depositions, written discovery, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
- Litigate matters involving insurance defense, premises liability, auto and trucking claims, construction defects, subrogation, and coverage disputes
- Work directly with a senior partner on each file with full strategic support
- Collaborate with experienced paralegal and legal support staff to move cases efficiently
- Represent clients in state and federal courts across Ohio
Qualifications
- 5+ years of civil or criminal litigation experience
- Active Ohio Bar license in good standing
- Proven experience handling depositions and dispositive motions
- Ability to manage a high-volume docket with minimal oversight
- Strong written, analytical, and courtroom skills
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Supportive, collaborative environment with real mentorship
- Realistic billable expectations that support work-life balance
- Long-term career track rather than short-term turnover
- Stable firm with consistent work and high-quality clients
- Opportunity to grow into senior and leadership roles over time
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance