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Join a Close-Knit, Collaborative Team – Associate Attorney Opportunity in Columbus, OH!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a well-established Columbus law firm to identify an Associate Attorney for its growing practice. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who enjoys courtroom experience, a fast-moving caseload, and working closely with a highly experienced legal team—without the pressure of billable-hour requirements.

The firm has built a longstanding practice representing consumer finance clients throughout Ohio and offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where attorneys and staff work collaboratively to move matters forward.

Job Title: Associate Attorney
Location: Columbus, OH 

Why You Should Apply:

• Gain regular courtroom experience handling collection litigation in municipal and common pleas courts throughout Ohio.
• Work on matters from initial litigation through judgment and post-judgment proceedings, including garnishments.
• Join a collaborative practice where cases are handled as a team rather than assigned in silos.
• Work closely with an experienced group of paralegals and legal assistants who prepare much of the day-to-day case documentation.
• Enjoy no billable-hour requirement or timesheet expectations.
• Most hearings and pretrial matters are handled by phone or video, with physical court appearances generally occurring once or twice per week.
• Develop practical courtroom skills without a trial-heavy practice—most matters resolve through settlement, default, or other pretrial resolution.
• Potential for future equity or partnership consideration as you grow with the firm.
• Work in a casual, approachable office environment where attorneys have significant autonomy over their schedules and time away.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Ideally 1–4 years of attorney experience, although candidates outside that range may be considered.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• Litigation, creditors' rights, collections, consumer finance, or other courtroom experience is helpful but not required.
• Comfortable appearing in court and traveling throughout Ohio when necessary.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing pleadings, court documents, balances, addresses, and other case information.
• Able to thrive in a busy, high-volume practice and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and willing to work closely with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff.
• Open to learning established processes rather than needing to reinvent existing workflows.
• Professional and respectful when communicating with opposing parties, including individuals representing themselves.
• Self-directed and comfortable working in an environment where attorneys are trusted to manage their own time and responsibilities.

About the Firm:

• Established Columbus law firm focused on consumer finance and collections litigation.
• Represents lending clients in matters throughout all 88 Ohio counties.
• Handles approximately 300–350 new files per month, with a substantial ongoing portfolio of active and post-judgment matters.
• Supported by approximately 13 legal and administrative professionals, including paralegals, legal assistants, and file-support staff.
• Known for a collaborative approach in which attorneys and staff take shared ownership of getting the work done.
• Close-knit, diverse team with an emphasis on professionalism, respect, and treating everyone involved in a matter with dignity.
• Casual office atmosphere outside of court appearances.
• Stable and profitable practice with longstanding client relationships.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive base salary, depending on experience.
• SIMPLE IRA with a 3% dollar-for-dollar employer match.
• Firm pays approximately 70% of the employee's health insurance premium and 50% of dependent/family premiums.
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• Discretionary year-end bonuses based on individual contribution and firm performance.
• Attorneys are given significant flexibility to manage their own vacation and personal time as long as responsibilities are covered.
• Typical attorney schedule averages approximately 45–50 hours per week, with weekend work being rare.
• No billable-hour requirement.
• Potential opportunity for future equity or partnership consideration.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Let's chat! Whether you're interested in this opportunity or exploring other options in Ohio, reach out to Kelsey today:

Call or Text: (380) 210-2527
Email: kross@aspen-careers.com

Join a firm that values hard work, collaboration, autonomy, and your long-term growth!