https://CAREERS.CAPSTONESEARCH.COM/ en-us Our client is seeking a Lateral Construction Partner to join their dynamic national legal practice encompassing a broad range of business disputes with a focus on complex commercial, construction and real estate litigation. 

If you represent contractors, owners, lenders, material suppliers, design professionals and sureties in a wide variety of construction-related matters and are seeking to join a team with Chambers recognized attorneys, this could be an excellent opportunity to continue to elevate your practice.

Other areas of expertise needed for this role include significant experience in all aspects of construction law, including construction claim defense, management and avoidance, geotechnical issues, construction defects, contracts, labor issues, competitive bid compliance and protests, guaranty, payment and performance bond issues, mechanics’ liens and attested accounts, and alternative dispute resolution.

The partners who lead this practice act as national construction counsel to a number of privately held and publicly traded clients in the construction industry, a major international underground contractor, and the design and construction division of the largest bioenergy company in the United States. The complex litigation cases handled by this team have ranged from actions in Ohio, Mississippi, New York, California, Illinois, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee, Colorado and Hawaii.

If you have a robust book of portable business (ideally $500k range), and would love to join the leadership of this outstanding Construction Litigation practice, this opportunity could be a great match for your next career position. 

 
]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Our client is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 140 attorneys in nine offices strategically located around the country.

The firm's Cleveland office is seeking to hire an experienced real estate attorney with at least 4 years of experience in construction contracts.

Experience with real estate development, large capital projects, and sophisticated construction disputes is highly valued, including construction defect or delay claims, design negligence, breach of contract matters, and payment disputes. Candidates should bring strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing and research skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

This nationally respected Construction group represents owners, design professionals, construction managers, and contractors across all facets of the building industry. The practice emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, hands-on training, and long-term professional development. Candidates from large law firms or construction-focused boutiques are encouraged to apply.

Compensation
Compensation is market-based and commensurate with experience, location, and role responsibilities.
]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Experienced Environmental Attorney

Our client is a full-service law firm with multiple offices in Greater Cleveland.

They are currently seeking to hire an Environmental Attorney.

The attorney who fills this role will counsel on matters including remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties, transaction-triggered environmental laws, the allocation and management of environmental risk in contracts, the role of environmental insurance policies as a risk management tool in transactions, project financing, environmental land use issues, and environmental regulatory compliance

The An ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Book of business preferred
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department;
• Strong drafting, research, and writing skills;
• Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to work with staff, attorneys at all levels, and firm clients successfully.
• Candidate must be licensed or attain a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.

This is a full-time position, and compensation is commensurate with experience. Our client will provide exceptional support to help you expand your skills and practice. Additionally, they provide excellent health and wellness benefits.]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Business Litigation Attorney
Our client, a mid-sized Columbus-based law firm, is expanding its business litigation practice group and searching for a collaborative thinker ready to deliver the highest level of legal representation to its valued clients.

Business Litigation Attorney candidates can expect to provide legal advice and guidance to clients on diverse legal matters and manage multiple projects under minimal direction. The successful candidate will be expected to tackle complex litigation in state and federal courts from their first day.

Join this firm's team of self-motivated professionals who share the values of teamwork, integrity, dedication, and service. They offer their attorneys excellent mentorship, the potential for partnership, and possibilities for meaningful change through service to the bar association and teaching/educational opportunities in our local communities.
What You Will Do | Role Responsibilities

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  Cultivate current client relationships and attract new clients
  
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  Manage a case docket from start to finish
  
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  Maintain and independently handle all assigned cases, and report case progress to the practice group leader
  
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  Collaborate, communicate, and cooperate with the team on assigned cases
  
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  Provide exceptional legal services to clients
  

About You | Qualifications

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  Juris Doctorate Degree from a nationally accredited law school
  
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  Admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio
  
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  Admitted to practice law in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
  
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  Minimum three (3) years of general litigation experience
  
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  Strong research, legal writing, document review, and organizational skills
  
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  Practical experience in depositions, oral argument, and in court
  
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  Ability to identify risks and propose alternative approaches to mitigate risks
  
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  Work collaboratively in a team environment
  
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  Entrepreneurial-minded approach toward developing new client relationships
  

This firm offers competitive salaries and benefits and a great work environment. Interested candidates should forward a resume and salary requirements to dpeters@capstonesearch.com
]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 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

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  Responsible for day-to-day tasks as well as the strategic process of case management.
  
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  Manage cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.
  
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  Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and other hearings.
  
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  Prepare motions, discovery responses, and client reports.
  
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  Assist in trial preparation including strategy, discovery, records review, client interview, and witness preparation.
  

Qualified Applicants Will Have

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  3 to 5 years of experience working on general litigation or bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters, required.
  
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  Experience taking and defending depositions.
  
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  Superior analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  
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  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.
]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 This law firm is seeking an estate planning attorney with eight to twelve years of experience who will service clients of their veteran attorneys ready to entrust their notable clients to well respected practitioners and continue our tradition of providing excellent client service.
 
Requirements:

• Estate planning experience.  Preferred experience is with high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses.
• Experience with Federal Estate Tax.
• Trusts and Estates Administration experience.
• Excellent people and communication skills including document drafting, research, and writing.
• Strong work ethics both independently and in practice group environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your own practice and to work with high quality and high net worth clients you would be proud to call your own. As a full-service law firm, you will have the opportunity to leverage the talents of your co-workers in a uniquely collaborative work environment. 
 
This client provides full medical, dental, optical, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k), wellness reimbursements, and many other excellent benefits. ]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Are you analytical, research-persistent, and the definition of self-sufficiency?
Are you a meticulous and exacting perfectionist who notices the details when others don’t?
Do you know that “good enough” is never good enough?
If so, keep reading…

Our client is a full-service law firm with 3 offices located in Greater Cleveland. Founded over 100 years ago, this law firm is a fixture of the community, and its attorneys are nationally recognized and award-winning. While well-established, we are growing and actively seeking an M&A Associate.

The ideal M&A Associate will have the opportunity to become a key piece of our rapidly growing mergers and acquisitions business unit. You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions, representing top-tier clients while enjoying the close-knit culture and hands-on experience that only a firm like ours can offer. The role includes collaborating directly with Business partners and firm clients on a wide variety of complex matters.

The essential job functions are:

• Lead and support high-profile M & A transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and complex deals;
• Advise clients on strategic matters, including negotiating terms, structuring deals, and advising on Rep & Warranty Insurance (RWI) and other key deal elements;
• Handle key documents such as purchase agreements and disclosure schedules;
• Own the due diligence process and manage client relationships from start to finish;
• Advise on M&A and business entity governance matters;
• Consult on the choice of entity and creating and restructuring business entities;

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department;
• Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Candidate must be licensed or attain a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.

If you want your voice to be heard; if you want direct access to partners and shareholders from the start; if you want to join a team that will actively work to grow you personally and; if you want your work to matter and to see the impact of your effort while having an expedited path to grow your career, then you should talk with us about the M&A Associate Role!
 
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33.33-38.46 per hour

Full Time

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Job Summary

Our client is a mid-sized, Cleveland-based Business Law firm that is seeking a Corporate Legal Secretary to support its Business & Corporate Practice Groups. Experience in providing essential support for attorneys handling mergers, acquisitions, entity formations, and corporate filings is required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, including contracts, agreements, resolutions, and corporate filings.
• Assist in the preparation of documents for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
• Assist with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, and closing activities.
• Conduct research on property titles, zoning regulations, and other relevant legal issues.
  Prepare and file various real estate-related documents, such as deeds, mortgages, and lease agreements.
• Working knowledge of filing procedures, requirements, and e-filing with the Secretary of State office, in addition to federal, state, and local courts.
• Schedule appointments, including meeting invites, video conference details, meal requests, and maintenance of attorney calendars.
• Support attorneys in all stages of corporate transactions, including due diligence, closings, and post-closing integration.
• Assist with billing and time entry as needed.
• Coordinate with external counsel, clients, and other parties involved in transactions.
• Maintain organized and accurate paper and electronic files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of corporate law and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems; NetDocs experience is a plus.
• The ability to lift a minimum of ten pounds.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• A minimum of three years of Corporate & Real Estate experience.

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Corporate Real Estate Attorney
Our client is Mid-West based firm that has an opportunity for a Cleveland attorney to join their firm's Corporate Real Estate Attorney team.  The qualified attorney will assist with all aspects of real estate transactions including without limitation drafting purchase agreements, leases, deeds, amendments and other agreements; assisting with zoning and land use planning efforts; and performing title and survey review and general research.

Qualifications include:

• Five plus years of transactional real estate experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Strong research and writing skills
• Must be admitted to the practice of law in the state of Ohio

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated the following attributes:

• Strong work ethic and desire to grow as a valued member of the corporate team
• Emotional intelligence and humility
• Exceptional project management skills
• Willingness to collaborate and work on teams
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to engage in internal and external relationship building.

Interested candidates can send resume to dpeters@capstonesearch.com
]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Our client is an established regional law firm with offices in Grandview and Dublin, Ohio.  This law firm seeks an Employment Law Attorney with at least five years of experience in employment and general business law. The successful candidate is a licensed Ohio attorney who is motivated, detail-oriented, and interested in long-term partnership potential within a collaborative and professional work environment.

Location: Grandview, OH
What You Will Do | Role Responsibilities
“Essential functions” are primarily job duties that employees must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

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  Advise clients on employment law issues including wage and hour compliance, employment discrimination claims, employee handbooks, and general workplace policies
  
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  Represent clients in employment-related claims, including administrative actions and litigation involving workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, and employee grievances
  
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  Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, severance packages, and settlement agreements
  
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  Work closely with businesses to mitigate legal risk and promote proactive HR compliance
  
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  Participate in business development through relationship-building with clients and referral sources
  
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  Contribute regularly to the firm’s marketing efforts by writing articles, presenting at seminars, and participating in networking events
  
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  Collaborate with attorneys in the Business Law Practice Group on overlapping matters
  
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  Serve on at least one firm committee or task force to support firm-wide initiatives
  

About You | Qualifications

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  Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  
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  Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio
  
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  Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law required
  
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  General business law experience strongly preferred
  
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  Proven experience handling employment discrimination claims, wage and hour issues, workers’ compensation, and unemployment claims with minimal supervision
  
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  Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and referral sources independently
  
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  Actively involved in local bar associations and legal community engagement
  
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  Strong oral and written communication skills; public speaking experience is a plus
  
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  Organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities
  
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  A collaborative team player with interest in long-term firm growth and leadership
  

The firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collegial work environment.
]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 Junior Associate, Consumer Product Regulation
 
About the Role
Our client is a national law firm that is seeking a motivated Junior Associate with one to two years of experience to join its consumer products regulatory compliance practice in their Los Angeles office. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of consumer protection law, advertising regulation, and product compliance, with a particular focus on the consumer products industry. The ideal candidate is eager to develop expertise in these areas and to contribute to a dynamic practice that counsels clients on the most pressing regulatory challenges facing manufacturers and distributors today.
 
Position Overview
The Junior Associate will support a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, working closely with senior attorneys to advise clients on federal and state consumer protection statutes, advertising laws and regulations, and product claims and labeling requirements. The role will include meaningful exposure to California's Proposition 65, including both proactive compliance counseling and defense of enforcement actions and litigation involving allegations of exposure to carcinogens and reproductive toxicants regulated by the State of California. The Associate will also have the opportunity to develop experience in representing clients in the personal care products industry, including manufacturers and distributors of cosmetics, food, and over-the-counter drugs.
 
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in California Consumer Product regulations, strong legal research and writing skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also demonstrate attention to detail, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts. A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for learning are highly valued.
 
The estimated annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $200,000 – $205,000. The exact salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and skill set.


 ]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST 0 Our client, a mid-sized Cleveland-based law firm with satellite offices in Ohio, is hiring a Commercial Litigation Attorney. Join a dynamic, entrepreneurial business law firm with a commitment to collaboration and client success. The firm culture offers a supportive environment for its lawyers and values creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

 

Position Overview: Our client is seeking a Litigation Attorney with a strong background in commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional legal writing skills and a proven track record of drafting sophisticated legal briefs, written discovery, and memoranda. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys complex legal analysis, persuasive written advocacy, and managing a diverse commercial litigation case load.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a variety of commercial litigation matters.

• Lead or play a major role in drafting complex legal briefs, motions, and memoranda.

• Conduct depositions, prepare legal documents, and represent clients in court.

• Collaborate with partners and clients to devise strategic litigation plans.

• Engage in discovery and manage case files effectively.

• Stay current with legal trends and best practices in commercial litigation.

• Lead junior associates and contribute to the professional development of the team.

 

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• 4-7 years of commercial litigation experience.

• Demonstrated excellence in legal writing and analysis.

• Substantial experience drafting and editing complex briefs and motions.

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.

 

What this firm values:

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment where your expertise is valued.

• Opportunities for professional growth in a growing firm with a broad and diverse client base.

• Competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and benefits.

• Flexible work options

• Supportive leadership and a team-oriented culture that fosters innovation and creativity.
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