Associate - Labor & Employment

About the role

BakerHostetler’s Columbus office is seeking a mid- to senior-level employment litigation associate to join its nationally recognized Labor and Employment Group.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from intake, initial pleadings, through discovery and motion practice and assist in trial and trial preparation
• Proficiency in legal research, fact development, depositions, written discovery and discovery disputes, and drafting motions and briefs
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, drafting, and/or revising employment related agreements, as well as conducting employment related due diligence, is a plus but not required

Requirements

• Able to manage cases from intake, initial pleadings, through discovery and motion practice and assist in trial and trial preparation
• Proficiency in legal research, fact development, depositions, written discovery and discovery disputes, and drafting motions and briefs
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, drafting, and/or revising employment related agreements, as well as conducting employment related due diligence, is a plus but not required

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in employment litigation
• Experience in non-competition enforcement/defense a plus but not required
• Superior attention to detail, exceptional research and writing ability, and outstanding communication skills
• A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio

Benefits

• Work on sophisticated matters with mentorship from industry leaders
• A collegial, entrepreneurial environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Competitive salary and top-tier benefits
• The opportunity to develop your legal and business development skills
• A commitment to the legal profession and our local community