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Labor and Employment Attorney
Tully Rinckey PLLC
Columbus, Ohio
Full-time
Associate Level – $120,000.00 - $140,000.00
Partner Level – $140,000.00 - $200,000.00
Tully Rinckey PLLC is a full-service law firm with offices across the country, known for its employee-first culture, dedication to client service, and rapid growth, consistently earning a spot on the INC 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. We are expanding our presence into Columbus, Ohio and seeking attorneys to join our newest office location. Our Columbus office will be opening soon in the Polaris market and the Firm is seeking both associate and partner level candidates. Compensation is based on experience and the attorneys ability to bring in a portable book of business.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Labor and Employment Attorney to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated litigator with strong judgment, excellent drafting skills, and a client-focused approach to advocacy.
Duties & Responsibilities:
In this role, attorneys will handle a wide range of legal issues affecting employees You will:
- Represent employees in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, and workplace policies
- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other substantive legal filings
- Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies
- Advocate for clients in mediations, arbitrations, administrative hearings, and state and federal courts
- Counsel clients on their rights and obligations under state and federal employment laws
- Stay current on developments in employment law to provide informed and strategic representation
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
· Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio
- Minimum of 3 years of private-sector employment law experience
- Demonstrated success representing employees in workplace disputes
- Strong litigation, negotiation, and legal drafting skills
- Excellent communication and client-relation skills
- Ability to manage cases independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
- Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and client advocacy
Compensation & Benefits:
- Performance-based bonuses of up to 60% of base salary
- 100% employer match on 401(k) contributions up to 6% for full-time employees.
- No-cost health insurance for basic plans
- Free dental and vision coverage
- Two weeks of paid vacation time and one paid sick week
- Additional week vacation off after 18 months of full-time employment.
- Eleven paid federal holidays
Equal Opportunity Statement
Tully Rinckey PLLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $120,000 - $200,000