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
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.