Defense Litigation Associate

2 weeks ago


Cleveland, United States Perez & Morris LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Perez Morris is a women-owned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Cleveland, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.  Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country.  We pride ourselves on being good people, doing great legal work, exceptionally well.  We serve clients in industries ranging from retail to healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and logistics and look for self-motivated, intelligent, business-minded, diverse attorneys who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and in the communities where we live and work. 

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced  Litigation Associate to join our legal team, meeting the following criteria:

 

  • 2-5 years minimum prior experience in General Liability, Commercial, Employment and/or Financial Services litigation in a law firm setting or business equivalent.
  • Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills, including experience with complex briefing to state and federal courts.
  • Trial experience in state and/or federal courts is strongly preferred, first or second chair.
  • Arbitration and mediation experience.
  • Excellent oral communication skills and ability to navigate complex negotiations and discussions with high-level clients, vendors, or other stakeholders.
  • Entrepreneurial growth mindset for client development and practice management.
  • Efficient time-management skills.
  • Values collaboration, diverse perspective, and is able to work with a team to creatively solve problems.
  • Willingness to be a productive member of a team.
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio. Other states a plus.

 

This position is for our Cleveland, Ohio office. 

The firm offers full benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, 401k and an excellent work environment.  Submit your cover letter, resume and a writing sample to Diane Kerley, Director of Firm Operations at dkerley@perez-morris.com.

 

Perez Morris is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work to foster an environment of equity and inclusion.

 


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