Litigation Associate

Nelson Mullins is looking to add a mid-level Litigation Associate to its litigation group in the Cleveland office. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of an active practice. The ideal candidate has strong experience in complex litigation.

Northeast Ohio is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing giants, and large financial institutions. Cleveland boasts a global healthcare and tech hub centering around the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Case Western University School of Medicine, the Global Center for Health Innovation, and the Cleveland Health-Tech Corridor. 

You will be joining a team of national trial lawyers and litigators who practice in the areas of products liability defense, including pharmaceuticals and medical devices, commercial litigation and business tort, and class action defense. The team has tried numerous jury trials to verdict in jurisdictions from coast to coast, as well as in state and federal courts in Ohio.

All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of their law school transcript.

You have at least five years of meaningful experience in commercial litigation, product liability, and/or other complex litigation. You are able to prepare for, take, and defend depositions, and you have prior experience in drafting dispositive, expert, and/or discovery motions. You're a first-rate communicator whose written and oral advocacy skills are outstanding. Excellent academic credentials are required, and Ohio State Bar admission strongly preferred. Federal clerkships a plus.

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.  

• The salary/wage range is $220,000 - $295,000 annually.

With over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our administrative professionals likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side toward shared goals.