Labor & Employment Attorney

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.