Litigation Associate (3-5 Years) | Real Estate & Business

Litigation Associate (3-5 Years) | Real Estate & Business

Cavell Law – Highland Heights, OH (Greater Cleveland)

$80,000 – $100,000 + Quarterly Performance Bonuses

The Opportunity

Join a sophisticated boutique litigation firm where dedication and performance are highly valued. You will manage a meaningful caseload with autonomy, with assistance from the entire Cavell Law staff. We handle complex real estate and business disputes across Northeast Ohio, providing a platform for attorneys who want to lead cases and consistently meet professional demands.

Why Cavell Law?

• High-Impact Litigation: Take/defend depositions, and appear in court (First or Second Chair). The Firm principal handles all initial client consultations.
• Performance-Driven Rewards: Quarterly bonuses based on collected billable hours.
• Professional Integration: We expect strong work ethic and focus, learning the Firm’s methodology and culture.
• Professional Growth: We cover 100% of CLEs, CMBA and OSBA dues, and offer a retirement savings program and a health insurance stipend.

Core Responsibilities

• Billable Requirement: Maintain an annual billable target of at least 1,500 hours.
• Case Ownership: Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery with minimal supervision/corrections.
• Litigation: Manage the full litigation lifecycle, from matter assignment through trial/appeal or settlement. Business development is not an expectation of this role, but origination credit is given.
• Practice Areas: Focused on title disputes, HOA enforcement, commercial litigation, and landlord matters.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years of civil litigation experience; Ohio Bar license in good standing with no disciplinary history in any jurisdiction.
• Courtroom Presence: Demonstrated experience in Ohio courts (Cuyahoga County preferred).
• Skills: Strong legal research (LexisNexis AI+) and writing abilities.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Google Suite, Clio, and LawMatics and willingness to use Apple/Amazon Alexa.

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to: careers@cavelllaw.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person