Litigation Associate

Squire Patton Boggs • Cleveland, OH

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate to join our Cleveland office. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for handling most aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions; legal research; arguing hearings; managing discovery requests and responses; taking and defending depositions; and assisting with trial preparations and trial. Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of experience at a top-tier firm and/or judicial clerkship
• Admission to the Ohio Bar
• JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record
• Excellent credentials
• Significant and exceptional writing experience/skills
• Legal research
• Drafting legal documents
• Conducting discovery
• Excellent research and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Self-starter
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Good judgment
• Ability to work well under pressure

Nice To Haves

• Experience with healthcare/managed care litigation
• Courtroom and deposition experience
• More senior candidates should have substantial experience managing the various aspects of a commercial lawsuit from start to finish.
• More junior candidates should have an exceptional academic record

Responsibilities

• Handling most aspects of litigation
• Drafting pleadings and motions
• Legal research
• Arguing hearings
• Managing discovery requests and responses
• Taking and defending depositions
• Assisting with trial preparations and trial
• Coordinating with local counsel
• Defending against litigation

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive compensation
• Professional and friendly work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees