Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Ice Miller • Columbus, OH

6d • $187,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Join a team that’s winning cases, growing talent, and shaping the future of trial practice. Ice Miller is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate (4 to 6 years of experience) to join our Litigation Practice Group, preferably in our Columbus office. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, your development is taken seriously, and your work makes a tangible difference for clients, you will feel right at home here. As part of our collaborative, nationally recognized litigation team, you’ll take on meaningful responsibility, lead teams, and contribute directly to strategy, execution, and client relationships. We value attorneys who want to build a career, and we’ll invest in your growth every step of the way.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 4+ years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in-house environment
• Active law license in Ohio
• Excellent writing, advocacy, and analytical skills
• Business judgment, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Own core aspects of complex litigation, from case assessment to pleadings, discovery strategy, motion practice, depositions, and oral advocacy
• Lead and manage business disputes in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels
• Shape case strategy, draft briefs and motions, and prepare fact and expert witnesses
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, contributing to their development and strengthening our practice
• Build trusted client relationships, serving as a strategic advisor to in-house counsel, executives, boards, and other decision-makers
• Grow your practice, partnering with firm leadership on business development initiatives, proposals, client presentations, and new opportunities—with a clear and supported path to advancement

Benefits

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
• The salary range for this position is $187,000 to $225,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree