Senior Litigation Attorney - Cleveland

Overview

A leading organization in the Finance & Insurance sector is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney based in Cleveland. This role involves managing civil litigation cases and supporting financial strategy, forecasting, and performance management initiatives to enhance business visibility and decision-making. The position requires collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $113,000 – $194,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage moderately complex civil litigation cases
• Analyze cases and develop strategic litigation plans
• Lead discovery processes and draft necessary legal documents
• Represent clients at trials, mediations, and arbitrations
• Advocate for clients in various legal forums including state and federal courts
• Monitor legal trends to enhance policy strengths

Qualifications

• Admission to the Ohio State Bar
• Juris Doctor degree
• Demonstrated litigation experience
• Experience preparing civil pleadings, motions, and conducting witness depositions
• Solid knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law
• Familiarity with Professional Responsibility rules in the practicing jurisdiction
• Customer-focused approach to legal solutions

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proficiency with legal research tools
• Experience with litigation management software and case management systems
• Familiarity with discovery tools and eDiscovery platforms
• Knowledge of courtroom presentation software (e.g., TrialDirector)
• Understanding of regulatory compliance tools
• Experience with settlement negotiation and mediation platforms

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) contributions and pension plan
• Annual incentive bonuses
• Nine paid holidays
• 23 days of paid time off accrued annually
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Paid family leave
• New Employee Orientation for onboarding support

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but bring valuable backgrounds and perspectives.