The Columbus office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a litigation associate. Applicants should have 5-7 years’ of litigation experience, including motion drafting, discovery, depositions, hearings, as well as trial or trial preparation.Candidates should also demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills as well as strong academic credentials. The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of an active trial practice, demonstrate initiative, an ability to assume responsibility for client matters, as well as the interpersonal skills to work well as part of a collaborative team. Candidates should also be admitted and in good standing with the OH bar or eligible to waive in. Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices. The firm and our litigation group have an exceptional reputation for having an inclusive, collegial and supportive atmosphere and a well-defined and transparent path for growth. We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless whether such party has a recruiting contract with us. Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.