Civil Litigation Attorney - Associate (5-15 years)
- $80,000 - $160,000
- Highland Hills, OH
Civil Litigation and Digital Media Law
A bit about us:
We are a boutique law firm based in Cleveland specializing in civil litigation and digital media law. Our practice focuses on defamation, online reputation, content removal, privacy, harassment, and First Amendment issues. We represent individuals, businesses, and executives in high-stakes matters involving speech, media, and communication law. We pride ourselves on combining strong legal advocacy with sensitivity to client reputation, technical understanding, and a forward-thinking approach.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary, with bonus / revenue-based component after introductory period.
- Health, dental, vision coverage.
- Retirement plan / 401(k).
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holidays.
- CLE and professional growth opportunities.
- Possibly flexible or hybrid work arrangements.
- Supportive work environment with colleagues experienced in media-/online reputation-oriented litigation.
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
- Manage full lifecycle of civil litigation: drafting pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trials, appeals.
- Handle cases involving defamation, First Amendment/free speech, content removal, online harassment or privacy issues.
- Work with clients to craft strategy combining litigation and technical/communications tactics.
- Identify anonymous defendants or digital actors, work with experts or platforms in content takedown or de-indexing etc.
- Conduct legal research, write strong briefs, motions, and other documents.
- Maintain strong client communication.
- Meet productivity/revenue expectations once up to speed.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the Ohio Bar (or eligible and able to become so).
- Minimum ~5 years private practice civil litigation experience.
- Strong background or interest in media law, First Amendment, defamation, online privacy etc preferred.
- Excellent written, oral advocacy and analytical skills.
- Tech literate / comfortable working with platforms, internet-related issues, and perhaps working with experts in online / digital fields.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.