Job Openings Employment Law Attorney

About the job Employment Law Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join an established law firm with a strong reputation and long-standing business client relationships.
  • Take ownership of sophisticated employment matters while advising business leaders on practical, real-world legal issues.
  • Work across both employment counseling and employment-related claims and litigation for a varied and engaging practice.
  • Build direct client relationships and become a trusted advisor to businesses and business owners.
  • Grow your practice with meaningful client development opportunities, strong professional support, and potential partnership.
  • Earn a formula-based bonus for meeting or exceeding annual billable-hour expectations.
  • Benefit from dedicated time for professional development, CLEs, community involvement, bar activities, pro bono service, marketing, and client development.
  • Receive a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and professional development assistance.

Location: Grandview Heights, OH, in the Columbus area. This is a fully on-site position offering close collaboration with colleagues and direct connection with clients.

Note: Must be admitted to and in good standing with the Ohio Bar and have 5+ years of directly relevant employment law and/or business law experience. Candidates must be comfortable advising employers, handling employment-related disputes and claims, and drafting and negotiating agreements.

About Us

We are an established law firm serving businesses, families, and individuals with a relationship-driven approach to legal counsel. Our attorneys work collaboratively to provide thoughtful, practical solutions while building long-term relationships with clients. We value teamwork, integrity, dedication, professional growth, and service to our communities. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Counsel business clients on employment law, workplace matters, compliance, and risk management.
  • Advise employers on employee relations, policies, terminations, discipline, and other workplace issues.
  • Handle employment-related claims, disputes, and litigation from strategy through resolution.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, policies, and related documents.
  • Help clients proactively identify and address employment-related legal risks.
  • Provide practical business-law guidance alongside employment counsel when client needs overlap.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare motions, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents.
  • Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
  • Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses and become a trusted legal advisor.
  • Manage matters and deadlines independently while collaborating with other attorneys and professionals across the firm.
  • Participate in client development, professional organizations, community involvement, and other firm initiatives.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active Ohio Bar admission in good standing.
  • 5+ years of employment law and/or closely related business law experience.
  • Experience advising employers on workplace and employment matters.
  • Experience handling employment-related claims, disputes, or litigation.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and writing skills.
  • Strong client counseling and relationship-building abilities.
  • Sound judgment with a practical, business-focused approach to legal advice.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing a long-term practice.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity to build more than a caseload. You will develop trusted client relationships, handle substantive matters, participate in the growth of the practice, and have a clear opportunity to build a long-term career. The firm supports professional development, community involvement, business development, and potential partnership while rewarding associates who exceed their annual billable expectations.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance