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Labor & Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Associate with 5–7 years of experience to join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice in Columbus. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced employment litigator looking to handle sophisticated workplace disputes while working alongside industry-leading attorneys in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate will have substantial employment litigation experience and the ability to independently manage matters through all stages of litigation.

Responsibilities
  • Manage employment litigation matters from intake through resolution
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation filings
  • Handle written discovery, depositions, and discovery disputes
  • Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
  • Assist with trial preparation and trial support
  • Advise clients on employment-related risks and disputes
  • Collaborate with partners and clients on complex employment matters
  • Support workplace investigations, litigation avoidance strategies, and related counseling matters
Qualifications
  • 5–7 years of employment litigation experience
  • Ability to independently manage cases through discovery and motion practice
  • Experience with:
    • Legal research and analysis
    • Depositions
    • Written discovery
    • Discovery disputes
    • Motion drafting and briefing
    • Trial preparation
  • Experience with non-compete and restrictive covenant litigation is a plus
  • Experience reviewing, drafting, or negotiating employment-related agreements is a plus
  • Experience conducting employment-related due diligence is a plus
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Exceptional research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
  • Active Ohio Bar admission required
Compensation & Benefits
  • Compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and market factors
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters
  • Significant client exposure and hands-on responsibility
  • Mentorship from nationally recognized Labor & Employment attorneys
  • Professional development and business development opportunities
Why This Opportunity
  • Join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice ranked by leading legal publications
  • Work on sophisticated and high-profile employment disputes
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
  • Strong mentorship and professional development support
  • Clear opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement

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

Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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