Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $ - $ per year

• Step directly into an active litigation docket with real responsibility from day one
• Join a long-standing, profitable litigation firm with deep roots and a modern approach
• Work closely with experienced partners who are hands-on and invested in your success
• Enjoy strong compensation, realistic expectations, and long-term career stability
• Clear path toward senior associate status and potential future partnership consideration

Dayton, Ohio. This role is primarily on-site, with hybrid remote flexibility available after the first 90 days. Additional flexibility may be considered for experienced lateral candidates.

This role requires active Ohio Bar admission and 5+ years of litigation experience. Candidates must be comfortable independently managing a litigation docket.

Our client is a well-established litigation law firm with over 90 years of history in Southwest Ohio. They aggressively represent businesses, insurance carriers, and employers in complex civil matters while maintaining a collaborative, professional, and people-first culture.

• Manage an active caseload of defense litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Handle depositions, written discovery, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
  
  Litigate matters involving insurance defense, premises liability, auto and trucking claims, construction defects, subrogation, and coverage disputes
• Work directly with a senior partner on each file with full strategic support
• Collaborate with experienced paralegal and legal support staff to move cases efficiently
• Represent clients in state and federal courts across Ohio

• 5+ years of civil or criminal litigation experience
• Active Ohio Bar license in good standing
• Proven experience handling depositions and dispositive motions
• Ability to manage a high-volume docket with minimal oversight
• Strong written, analytical, and courtroom skills

• Supportive, collaborative environment with real mentorship
• Realistic billable expectations that support work-life balance
• Long-term career track rather than short-term turnover
• Stable firm with consistent work and high-quality clients
• Opportunity to grow into senior and leadership roles over time

JPC-602

Job Type: Full-time

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance