Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Westerville, OH

Law Firm

Westerville, OH

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Westerville, OH

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Client Advocacy: Represent clients in a specific geographical area or practice area with support from a multi-faceted team.
- Matter Economic Projections: Project the value of services, estimate fees and expenses, and build a matter budget for communication with the law firm and clients.
- Clear Communication and Expectation Setting: Communicate financial obligations to clients and maintain a strategy to ensure retained funds cover projected time into a matter.
- For Litigators - Court Appearances & Litigation: Maintain a schedule of hearings, trials, and client conferences, advocating effectively in court.
- Case Management: Oversee and manage legal matters with a paralegal team, ensuring thorough documentation, strategic planning, and execution.
- Negotiation & Dispute Resolution: Pursue favorable outcomes for clients through settlement, mediation, negotiation, and litigation as necessary.
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work with professionals such as CPAs, social workers, mental health experts, and others to advance client matters.
- Strategic Growth & Business Development: Engage in networking, marketing, and community involvement to develop and expand the law firm’s litigation and transactional practices.

Education and Experience Information:
- JD and admission to the Ohio Bar (Required).
- Minimum 3-5 years of litigation experience.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage time and tasks with a legal team.
- Track record of network building, business development, and community engagement.
- Ability to work efficiently, manage high-stress situations, and effectively organize a legal practice.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using case management systems and remote collaboration tools.
- Ability to travel occasionally to attend hearings and trials.

Salary Information:
- Compensation is a Base Plus Total Compensation Model ranging from $60,000 to $100,000.
- Includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance with a 40% employee contribution and 60% covered by the law firm.
- Paid disability insurance, 401k with up to 4% match, updated annual HRA payment, paid vacation days increasing with tenure, paid sick days, holidays, school visitation, bereavement leave, jury duty, maternity leave, professional development and CLE, travel and mileage.

Additional Information:
- The role is for an entrepreneurial attorney focused on building a practice in a new geographic area or practice area not currently covered by the law firm.
- The law firm provides a structured operational platform and team environment with business development resources, administrative support, and firm-wide collaboration.
- Attorneys are expected to build relationships, develop their client base, and engage with the community.
- The law firm holds high standards for efficiency, responsiveness, and quality of service, expecting attorneys to adhere to best practices and processes.
- Core values include intellectual honesty, emotional intelligence, empowerment through leadership, innovation, respect, and professionalism.