Robert Half is partnered with a well-respected Ohio law firm that is seeking an Associate Attorney ! The ideal candidate would have 2+ years' experience practicing litigation. This position regularly handles matters related to a wide variety of cases including enforcement of property restrictions, contract disputes, construction defects, and other real property issues.

Qualifications:

• Must be admitted to practice law in Ohio
• 2+ years of relevant litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing governmental organizations in litigation based civil matters
• Prior experience using a Microsoft operating system and other sophisticated software
• Must be available during business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends for client meetings
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent personal skills

Skills:

• Manage high project load and administrative staff
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and independently handle all assigned cases, assigned or personally originated, in a diverse case load
• Chair client corporate meetings
• Ability to manage electronic task list and billing
• Maintain strong relationships by advising clients on the status of cases
• Expected to be proficient in all phases and tasks of a matter including but not limited to, drafting complaints and answers, discovery, witness preparation, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, actual trial conduct, and appellate work