Litigation Attorney

We're seeking a dynamic trial attorney to join our expanding practice, focusing on Plaintiff's personal injury, medical & nursing home negligence, wrongful death, and defective products and mass torts. If you are licensed to practice law in Ohio, or can become licensed in the next six months, have been licensed and actively practicing law for at least five (5) years, and if you have had the honor of completing to verdict at least one (1) jury trial, keep reading….

Why Choose Oliver Law Office?

1. Award-Winning Law Firm: Oliver Law Office is a woman-led, client focused injury law firm founded in 2000 by Jami S. Oliver, the current CEO. She had a vision of providing the ultimate client experience through unparalleled communication. Since 2000, Jami has received numerous local, state and national awards for both her successes in the courtroom and for her leadership and business accomplishments.  In 2024, Jami was named Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability-Columbus and was recognized by Best for her top work in Medical Malpractice.  The firm was named in Best Law Firms in America by U.S. News for 2023 and 2024. The firm and its founder values community involvement and giving back, and received the CRISP Game Changers National Award for Excellence in Community Impact in 2023 for their work with Pancreatic Cancer.

2. Cutting-Edge Work: Are you an “A player?”  Are you tired of working around others who don’t have the same passion, drive, and work ethic?  Do you value KPIs and making to-do lists and do you feel satisfied at the end of the day? Do you thrive on achieving your goals each month, each quarter, each year and love being rewarded for them?

If you want to engage in meaningful legal work that goes beyond mundane paperwork, if you want to manage your own litigation caseload, from inception to trial or resolution, if you want to know your teammates and your clients like family and yearn to develop and implement case strategies, direct discovery, take and defend depositions, and be a part of a passionate successful trial team, then your career search is over!

3. Hybrid Work Environment: You should only apply if you desire a hybrid work environment and want to combine the best of remote and in-office work. We believe in fostering an environment that supports your growth and work-life balance.

4. Competitive Compensation: This is not just an opportunity to learn but also an opportunity to earn. Our attorneys are well-compensated with structured bonus and profit sharing, co-counsel fees for referrals to the firm, exceptional benefits and retirement matching plan, and the opportunity for generous time off that balances the needs of the clients and the firm with your need for personal and professional growth, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

5. Path to Progress: Successful candidates may find themselves on an upward trajectory within our firm. As we plan to expand by adding additional attorneys in the next two years, your commitment and contribution could lead to exciting career advancements both in the non-litigation and litigation departments, as well as firm leadership and practice area opportunities.

Requirements

1. Exceptional Writing and Trial Skills: If you are an exceptional writer and enjoy putting your ideas, thoughts, and legal arguments on record, you will truly revel in this position. If you have at least one jury trial on your list of accomplishments and if you loved it and yearn to learn more about juries through focus groups, trial workshops, and first- and second-chair trial experiences, you should apply now!

1. Passion and Commitment: Only apply if you are driven by more than a paycheck. If you are looking for purpose and want to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most, you have what it takes to be a true trial lawyer. We value Confidence, Courage, and Determination which comes from grit and pure passion.

How to Apply:

Ready to embark on this exciting legal journey with Oliver Law Office? Submit your resume to careers@oliverattorneys.com. In the subject line, mention “OLO Trial Attorney Resume” followed by your last name, first name. In your email, tell us where your passion for justice comes from and tell us the three things you love to do most in your spare time!

We appreciate your attention to detail and will only consider applications that adhere to the provided instructions.

Take the first step towards a long, profitable, and fulfilling legal career! Join Oliver Law Office and be part of a team dedicated to provide unique solutions through compassionate service, approach challenges with confidence, courage, and determination, and remain engaged and dedicated to learning, growing, and excelling as people and professionals.

The Oliver Law Office experience instills trust and encourages the ethical and passionate pursuit of justice.

We are not looking for recruiters or staffing companies to help with this application process.