Litigation Associate Attorney

Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora Co.A•Sheffield Village, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Gembala McLaughlin & Pecora is a well-established law firm in Northern Ohio having opened its doors in 1931. We currently have offices in Sheffield Village and Medina. We are a dynamic, client-focused law firm with a reputation for excellence in a variety of areas including complex civil and commercial litigation and commercial and real estate. We represent a diverse range of clients, including national and international companies, mid-sized businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Our team prides itself on collaboration, integrity, and delivering outstanding results. We are seeking a highly motivated attorney to join our litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 - 6 years of experience working in all phases of litigation, including client intake, drafting pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial work. Besides traditional litigation, the job entails entity formation, transactional, and general counsel work. Far from a backroom, research-and-writing-only job, this position is client-facing and offers a genuine opportunity to develop and sharpen litigation and trial skills. A portable book of business is encouraged but not required. In addition to serving the firm’s institutional clients, the successful candidate will be expected to build client relationships and develop a client base. Our firm prides itself on supporting the professional development of our attorneys through the development of practice areas and increasing his/her book of business.

Requirements

2 - 6 years experience working in all phases of litigation, including client intake, drafting pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial work
Entity formation
Transactional work
General counsel work

Nice To Haves

A portable book of business is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage a wide range of litigation matters from inception to resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, and other memoranda
Conduct depositions, discovery, and pre-trial work
Appear in court and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials
Manage client communications and case strategy
Create corporate documents for new and existing business entities
Prepare transactional documents such as asset purchase agreements, real estate purchase agreements, and membership interest purchase agreements
Offer guidance as general counsel to public and private sector clients
Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries on complex litigation