Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a well-established litigation-focused practice with decades of credibility and a strong reputation in Ohio.

Handle meaningful, high-impact work for labor organizations, employees, and other clients in complex disputes and proceedings.

Get hands-on experience across litigation, administrative matters, arbitration, client counseling, and collective bargaining support.

Work directly with experienced attorneys in a practice where your writing, advocacy, and strategic thinking will matter.

Enjoy a stable on-site role in downtown Columbus with paid parking and strong core benefits.

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position based in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

Note: Must be licensed to practice law in Ohio and able to handle litigation, legal writing, client communication, and occasional travel throughout Ohio, including some overnight travel. Applicants should also be prepared to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

About Us

We are a long-standing Ohio law practice representing individuals, families, labor organizations, associations, and small businesses in a wide range of legal matters. Our team is known for strong advocacy, thoughtful communication, and a personalized approach to representation. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Handle all phases of litigation in Ohio state and federal courts

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents

Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written arguments

Manage discovery, including drafting requests, reviewing documents, and taking or defending depositions

Attend court appearances, hearings, and other proceedings

Communicate directly with clients and help manage ongoing matters

Represent clients in administrative proceedings before agencies and boards

Support union-side labor matters, including grievance and arbitration work

Assist with collective bargaining preparation, proposal drafting, and negotiations

Advise clients on labor, employment, and related legal issues

Travel as needed throughout Ohio for hearings, meetings, and case activity

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in Ohio

2+ years of attorney experience preferred

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Litigation experience strongly preferred

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Able to manage multiple active matters with minimal hand-holding

Strong client communication and professional judgment

Comfortable with occasional travel throughout Ohio

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will get substantive responsibility instead of being stuck doing narrow support work

The role offers variety across litigation, agency work, arbitration, and client counseling

You will be part of a respected team with deep experience and a strong service mindset

The practice offers meaningful work, direct exposure, and room to grow as an attorney

Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and paid parking

JPC-830

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance