Description:
The Opportunity:Gallagher Sharp LLP is actively recruiting a motivated attorney to join the firm's Columbus office. This position also provides a great opportunity for a qualified candidate to join a team of well-respected and highly skilled trial attorneys.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters from initial investigation through trial and appeal
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials
- Take and defend depositions
- Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
- Develop case strategies and provide litigation counsel to clients
- Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers
- Prepare cases for trial including witness preparation and exhibit coordination
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters and trial preparation
Qualifications:
- 3+ of civil litigation experience, preferably in defense work
- Active Ohio license
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Deposition and courtroom experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Professional communication skills and client service orientation
- Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and collaboratively
