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Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Akron, OH 44333

Posted: 03/30/2026 Job Category: Legal Job Number: 835590

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Associate
Our client is a full-service law firm with offices located in in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland. This firm is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join the Litigation Practice Group (in the Akron office ideally), working on commercial litigation and bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters.

The person who fills this role will have the opportunity to become a part of a growing litigation team. He or she will have the opportunity to do sophisticated work, representing top-tier clients while enjoying the close-knit culture and firsthand experience that only a firm like ours can offer. The role includes working directly with the law firm partners and firm clients on a wide variety of complex matters.

Position Responsibilities Include

  • Responsible for day-to-day tasks as well as the strategic process of case management.

  • Manage cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.

  • Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and other hearings.

  • Prepare motions, discovery responses, and client reports.

  • Assist in trial preparation including strategy, discovery, records review, client interview, and witness preparation.

Qualified Applicants Will Have

  • 3 to 5 years of experience working on general litigation or bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters, required.

  • Experience taking and defending depositions.

  • Superior analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required.

This is a full-time position, and compensation is commensurate with experience. This law firm will provide exceptional support to help you expand your skills and practice. They offer a firm with a collaborative mindset. Your voice matters. You will thrive in their tight knit collaborative environment. This firm handles work seen at much larger firms, without bureaucracy. They also offer opportunities for faster career growth and leadership roles due to your contributions being front and center. Additionally, they provide excellent health and wellness benefits.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Capstone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Capstone will provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring and employment process.

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