Litigation Associate Attorney

DBL Law

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years in civil litigation, state and federal courts.
  • Exceptional drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational abilities.
  • Capable of handling multiple projects effectively.
  • Outstanding academic background in law, with a preference for civil litigation experience.
  • Licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and prepare legal briefs and pleadings.
  • Engage clients to prepare discovery responses.
  • Prepare and argue various motions.
  • Conduct legal research and writing.
  • Participate actively in depositions.
  • Prepare trial materials and assist throughout trial processes.
  • Independently manage a caseload and meet strict deadlines.
  • Handle different aspects of litigation, including hearings and mediations.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop case strategies.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Critical illness and accident insurance.
  • Pet insurance and discount program.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Generous holiday schedule.
Full Job Description
POSITION

DBL Law is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney. This position will perform associate level general litigation work and will work on cases which include defending employment-related claims as well as commercial disputes. The position is based in our Covington, Kentucky office.

JOB DUTIES
  • Draft and prepare legal briefs and pleadings.
  • Work with clients in the preparation of discovery responses.
  • Prepare and argue motions.
  • Perform legal research and writing.
  • Participate in depositions.
  • Prepare trial materials and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
  • Multi-task, meet deadlines, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Independently manage cases.
  • Handle various aspects of litigation, such as motion hearings, meditations, and depositions.
  • Respond to administrative charges.
  • Collaborate with partners and other associates to develop and implement case strategy.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • 3-5 or more years of experience practicing civil litigation in state and federal courts.
  • Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Outstanding academic record and civil litigation experience, strongly preferred.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Pet insurance and pet discount program
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Generous holiday schedule

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