Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step directly into an active litigation docket with real responsibility from day one
• Join a long-standing, profitable litigation firm with deep roots and a modern approach
• Work closely with experienced partners who are hands-on and invested in your success
• Enjoy strong compensation, realistic expectations, and long-term career stability
• Clear path toward senior associate status and potential future partnership consideration

Location

Dayton, Ohio. This role is primarily on-site, with hybrid remote flexibility available after the first 90 days. Additional flexibility may be considered for experienced lateral candidates.

Note

This role requires active Ohio Bar admission and 5+ years of litigation experience. Candidates must be comfortable independently managing a litigation docket.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established litigation law firm with over 90 years of history in Southwest Ohio. They aggressively represent businesses, insurance carriers, and employers in complex civil matters while maintaining a collaborative, professional, and people-first culture.

Job Description

• Manage an active caseload of defense litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Handle depositions, written discovery, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
• Litigate matters involving insurance defense, premises liability, auto and trucking claims, construction defects, subrogation, and coverage disputes
• Work directly with a senior partner on each file with full strategic support
• Collaborate with experienced paralegal and legal support staff to move cases efficiently
• Represent clients in state and federal courts across Ohio

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil or criminal litigation experience
• Active Ohio Bar license in good standing
• Proven experience handling depositions and dispositive motions
• Ability to manage a high-volume docket with minimal oversight
• Strong written, analytical, and courtroom skills

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Supportive, collaborative environment with real mentorship
• Realistic billable expectations that support work-life balance
• Long-term career track rather than short-term turnover
• Stable firm with consistent work and high-quality clients
• Opportunity to grow into senior and leadership roles over time

JPC-602

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must have Ohio bar license. Must have 5+ yrs litigation exp. Preferred: Preferred insurance defense or complex civil litigation background. Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

Submissions Name / Lauren / [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Established Dayton and Cincinnati litigation firm hiring a senior insurance defense associate. Candidate will immediately inherit an active litigation docket with partner support. Long-term role with strong comp, stability, and partnership upside.

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• Client job title: Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

• Location: Dayton, OH

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 5

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Insurance Defense Attorney, Litigation Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Defense Litigation Attorney, Insurance Coverage Attorney, Trial Attorney, Subrogation Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1

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