Litigation Attorney - Sonkin & Koberna, LLC

About Us:

Sonkin & Koberna traces its roots in the Cleveland legal community to the early 1950s. Over the years, the firm has grown into a highly respected, full-service law firm with a reputation for vigorously representing its diverse client base in a wide variety of legal matters. Our practice strengths include commercial litigation, business/corporate law, real estate and construction law, personal injury and wrongful death, employment law, workers’ compensation and consumer protection litigation. In each of these areas, we strive to provide our clients with the highest and most effective level of representation, from the most sophisticated of transactions to the simplest of cases. We pride ourselves in “thinking outside of the box,” developing creative solutions to efficiently solve our clients’ problems and meet their goals. We are also willing to explore creative fee structures with our clients, helping to make the legal process more affordable.

Job Summary:

Will assist by helping serve the firm’s diverse client base in a wide variety of matters (e.g., complex business and real estate disputes, employment and partnership matters, construction, personal injury).

Required Skills/Abilities – 5-15 years’ experience:

• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in all aspects of litigation including discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial. 
• Experience investigating claims, preparing and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, interacting with expert witnesses, and all aspects of motion practice.
• Able to prepare for, take, and defend depositions, and have prior experience in drafting dispositive, expert, and/or discovery motions.
• Actively licensed and in good standing with the Ohio State Bar Association.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• A desire to maintain and develop long-term client relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with medical cases and reviewing medical records.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to handle settlement negotiations throughout the lifecycle of a case.
• Ability to supervise and delegate work to paralegals and other legal support staff.
• Ability to stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation.

Benefits Overview:

We recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans for: Medical, Dental, and Vision.  Additional benefits include data reimbursement for cellphone, 401(k), paid time off.

 EEO Statement:

 We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified persons in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression and identity) veteran status, family leave status, and any protected group status as defined by applicable law. COVID Policy: We adhere to contractual, governmental, and locality specific guidelines and mandates with respect to COVID-19.