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Labor & Employment Attorney

Direct Counsel

Blacklick, OH

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated employment litigation work within a collaborative national practice while enjoying a more predictable schedule, reduced billable expectations, and an outstanding work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will have employment litigation experience and enjoy working closely with experienced attorneys representing employers across a broad range of industries. This is a non-partnership track position with meaningful work, competitive compensation, and no business development expectations.

Location
  • Columbus, OH
Responsibilities
  • Represent employers in employment litigation matters in state and federal courts.
  • Manage litigation matters through all phases, including:
    • Case evaluation
    • Pleadings
    • Discovery
    • Motion practice
    • Trial preparation
  • Assist with traditional labor matters involving both public and private sector employers.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated labor and employment matters.
  • Communicate directly with clients and provide practical legal guidance.
  • Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active admission to the Ohio Bar.
  • 2+ years of labor and employment law experience.
  • Experience handling employment litigation matters.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively within a team.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Reduced billable hour expectations compared to traditional partnership-track positions.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
  • Ongoing professional development and attorney training programs.
  • Excellent work-life balance with predictable scheduling.
  • Long-term career growth within a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice.
Why This Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated labor and employment work without the demands of a traditional partnership track. Attorneys enjoy meaningful litigation experience, mentorship from experienced practitioners, a collaborative national platform, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance while representing employers in complex workplace matters.

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.