Employment Law Attorney

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established law firm with a strong reputation and long-standing business client relationships.
• Take ownership of sophisticated employment matters while advising business leaders on practical, real-world legal issues.
• Work across both employment counseling and employment-related claims and litigation for a varied and engaging practice.
• Build direct client relationships and become a trusted advisor to businesses and business owners.
• Grow your practice with meaningful client development opportunities, strong professional support, and potential partnership.
• Earn a formula-based bonus for meeting or exceeding annual billable-hour expectations.
• Benefit from dedicated time for professional development, CLEs, community involvement, bar activities, pro bono service, marketing, and client development.
• Receive a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and professional development assistance.

Location: Grandview Heights, OH, in the Columbus area. This is a fully on-site position offering close collaboration with colleagues and direct connection with clients.

Note: Must be admitted to and in good standing with the Ohio Bar and have 5 years of directly relevant employment law and/or business law experience. Candidates must be comfortable advising employers, handling employment-related disputes and claims, and drafting and negotiating agreements.

About Us

We are an established law firm serving businesses, families, and individuals with a relationship-driven approach to legal counsel. Our attorneys work collaboratively to provide thoughtful, practical solutions while building long-term relationships with clients. We value teamwork, integrity, dedication, professional growth, and service to our communities. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Counsel business clients on employment law, workplace matters, compliance, and risk management.
• Advise employers on employee relations, policies, terminations, discipline, and other workplace issues.
• Handle employment-related claims, disputes, and litigation from strategy through resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, policies, and related documents.
• Help clients proactively identify and address employment-related legal risks.
• Provide practical business-law guidance alongside employment counsel when client needs overlap.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses and become a trusted legal advisor.
• Manage matters and deadlines independently while collaborating with other attorneys and professionals across the firm.
• Participate in client development, professional organizations, community involvement, and other firm initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Ohio Bar admission in good standing.
• 5 years of employment law and/or closely related business law experience.
• Experience advising employers on workplace and employment matters.
• Experience handling employment-related claims, disputes, or litigation.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and writing skills.
• Strong client counseling and relationship-building abilities.
• Sound judgment with a practical, business-focused approach to legal advice.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing a long-term practice.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity to build more than a caseload. You will develop trusted client relationships, handle substantive matters, participate in the growth of the practice, and have a clear opportunity to build a long-term career. The firm supports professional development, community involvement, business development, and potential partnership while rewarding associates who exceed their annual billable expectations.

JPC-2254

Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
• This role is on-site at the Grandview, OH, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
• In what city/state do you currently reside?
• What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

• employment law: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• OH bar license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $155,000