Commercial Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) Columbus, OH

Back to jobs Commercial Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) Columbus, OH Apply 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. What You’ll Do: You’ll play a key role in driving cases forward and developing strategic solutions for business‑critical disputes. In this role, you will: 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 What You Bring: 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 What We Offer: 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 Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth.  To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Ice Miller? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert Apply for this job * indicates a required field Autofill with MyGreenhouse First Name* Last Name* Preferred First Name Email* Phone Country Phone Resume/CV* Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Cover Letter Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School* Select... Degree* Select... Discipline* Select... Start date month* Select... Start date year* End date month* Select... End date year* Add another Have you previously been employed by Ice Miller?* Select... How did you hear about this position?* Select... Do you have permanent work authorization in the United States?* Select... In the future, will you require sponsorship for an employment visa status?* Select... Voluntary Self-ID Questions We take great pride in a culture of inclusion where everyone at Ice Miller feels respected, is treated fairly, and has the opportunity to perform at their highest potential. Completing the following self-identification section is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or any terms or conditions of employment. This information is requested to fulfill our obligations under federal regulations, including EEO-1 reporting requirements, and to support our commitment to equal employment opportunity.  Your responses are kept confidential and will only be used in an anonymized form for reporting.  If you choose not to self-identify, you may select “Prefer not to answer”. How would you describe your gender identity? Select... How would describe your racical/ethic background? Select... Which describes your disability status Select... What describes your veteran status? Select... Submit application Powered by