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Independence (Cleveland/Akron), OhioBuild Your Trial Career. Make a Difference.

At Spitz, The Employee's Law Firm, you won't spend years doing document review or waiting for meaningful responsibility. From the start, you'll work directly with clients, develop litigation strategy, negotiate cases, take depositions, argue motions, and prepare cases for trial.

We represent employees who have been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, sexually harassed, retaliated against, denied overtime, or refused protected leave. Every case gives you the opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life.

As one of the nation's leading employee-side employment law firms, Spitz has built a reputation for aggressive advocacy, outstanding client service, and exceptional results. We continue to grow and are looking for attorneys who want to become outstanding litigators.

What You'll Gain

• Immediate hands-on litigation experience

• Direct client contact from day one

• Mentorship from experienced trial attorneys

• Meaningful courtroom opportunities

• Advancement based on performance—not seniority

• A collaborative, high-performing team

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking attorneys who are:

• Passionate about helping employees

• Strong communicators and advocates

• Organized, driven, and self-motivated

• Eager to develop litigation and trial skills

• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced practice

Employment law experience is a plus, but not required. We value work ethic, judgment, and the desire to become an exceptional employment lawyer far more than prior experience.

If you're looking for meaningful work, rapid professional growth, and the chance to build a true litigation career, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation:

$65,000 - $95,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Represent employees in claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, FMLA interference, wage and overtime violations, and other workplace disputes.
• Meet with clients to understand their facts, evaluate potential claims, and explain the legal process in a clear and practical way.
• Draft and prepare EEOC charges, state agency charges, notice letters, demand letters, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Develop a case strategy with supervising attorneys and team members.
• Communicate with clients regularly and keep cases moving forward efficiently.
• Work with EEOC and state agency investigators to provide evidence, respond to inquiries, and advocate for clients during the administrative process.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and other efforts to resolve cases.
• Assist with litigation tasks, including discovery, motion practice, deposition preparation, and case analysis.
• Coordinate with paralegals, intake staff, managers, and attorneys to ensure strong client service and organized case management.
• Build the litigation, negotiation, and advocacy skills needed to grow as an employee rights attorney.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio, awaiting Ohio bar results, or eligible for prompt admission.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to listen carefully, show empathy, and build trust with clients facing difficult workplace issues.
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-through.
• Sound judgment and the ability to evaluate facts, risks, and case strategy.
• Interest in employment law, civil rights, litigation, or employee advocacy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to learn litigation skills, including client counseling, negotiation, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Employment law experience is helpful, but not required.

About Company

Spitz, The Employee’s Law Firm is strictly an employment law litigation firm. Spitz, The Employee’s Law Firm was founded in 2007 by Brian D. Spitz and has grown to employ 44 attorneys in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Texas, and North Carolina. Because we are a relatively young firm for this size, there are significant opportunities for growth and experience within the firm.

We offer a flexible work-from-home policy, health benefits, a gym membership program, and many other benefits.

Spitz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.