Description:
Firm OverviewWe are a Cleveland headquartered law firm dedicated to representing families in nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits throughout Ohio. We are passionate about holding nursing homes and long-term care facilities accountable and providing compassionate, client-focused representation.
We are a growing, mission-driven team that values accountability, initiative, and a positive, problem-solving culture. We provide the systems for success, reward performance, and encourage professional growth. We expect personal responsibility and a willingness to learn and adapt.
We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our growing team. This role is primarily remote, but candidates should expect that occasional in-office and on-the-road time will be required as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
As a nursing home injury litigator at Eadie Law, you'll work closely with senior attorneys and litigation staff to manage plaintiff-side nursing home injury cases. Responsibilities include:
- Helping to craft and then executing litigation plans to drive cases towards settlement and trial
- Strategizing, preparing for, and taking depositions of nursing home staff, management, corporate representatives, treating doctors, and others
- Working with experts (doctors, nurses, therapists, etc.) to secure reports and prepare for deposition and trial
- With lead trial counsel, help try cases to verdict
- Preparing clients to confidently tell their story in deposition and at trial
- Helping move cases toward a timely resolution through trial or settlement
- We provide the knowledge, tools, and support to be able to accomplish these objectives. We provide comprehensive training in what you need to know to best help our clients. For the right person this will be a highly rewarding position personally, professionally, and financially.
We are intensely focused, allowing us to be subject matter authorities. We are also collaborative, meaning our attorneys share insights, ideas, and support at all stages of a case, to answer questions or provide a gut check to important decisions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed attorney in Ohio, must be in good standing
- Additional licenses in PA, KY, or WV are a plus.
- 5+ years of litigation experience (depositions, discovery, and trial preferred), preferably with nursing home injury, medical malpractice, or personal injury matters
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a client-centered approach.
- Case management skills and ability to properly prioritize your time.
- Strong interest in courtroom advocacy and trial work.
- Willingness to learn our systems, accept coaching, and continuously improve.
- Tech-savvy — everything we do is paperless and cloud-based.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Coachability – open to feedback and growth.
- Ownership – accountable for outcomes, not excuses.
- Follow-Through – reliable in meeting commitments.
- Intelligence – quick learner, able to absorb complex information.
- Attention to Detail – nothing important slips through the cracks.
- Work Ethic – willing to put in the effort to get results.
- High Standards – expects excellence from self and team.
- Growth Mindset – motivated to develop personally and professionally.
- Team Management - lead by example and focus paralegal and assistant energy towards important objectives.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits via ICHRA
- 401k with match
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Firm-paid membership to legal and trial lawyer organizations.
- Continuing legal education (CLE) and attendance at trial/deposition seminars.
If you're smart, detail-oriented, and hungry to grow personally and professionally, you'll thrive here. We reward initiative, value problem-solvers, and foster an environment where you can do meaningful work helping families seek justice.
How to Apply, Preferred Method:
Read these directions carefully. We take our hiring process seriously to ensure this is a great fit for both you and us!
Complete the application form here: https://hiring.eadielaw.com/
Upload the following in PDF format:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- References with contact information, including phone and email
- In your cover letter, please answer:
- What interests you about this position?
- What makes working at a nursing home abuse law firm particularly intriguing?
- What do you bring to the table that would be valuable to the firm?
- After applying, you'll receive a link to complete a short self-assessment (about 30 minutes). This must be completed before interviews are scheduled.