Employment Law Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Law Attorney with at least five years of experience in employment and general business law for its Grandview, OH office. The ideal candidate is a licensed Ohio attorney who is motivated, detail-oriented, and interested in long-term partnership potential within a collaborative and professional work environment.

Duties

• Advise clients on employment law issues, including wage and hour compliance and employment discrimination claims.
• Represent clients in employment-related claims, including administrative actions and litigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements and severance packages.
• Work closely with businesses to mitigate legal risk and promote HR compliance.
• Participate in business development through relationship-building with clients.
• Contribute to the firm's marketing efforts by writing articles and presenting at seminars.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the Business Law Practice Group on overlapping matters.
• Serve on at least one firm committee or task force to support firm-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law required.
• General business law experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience handling employment discrimination claims and wage and hour issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships independently.
• Actively involved in local bar associations and legal community engagement.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; public speaking experience is a plus.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities.
• A collaborative team player with interest in long-term firm growth and leadership.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and referral sources.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Collaborative team player.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collegial work environment.

This Ohio based firm has been in business for over 45 years. The firm specializes in all aspects of business law. Some of their areas of practice consist of business, banking-finance, litigation and capital finance. A significant group of proficient lawyers are staffed at the firm and receive notable mention in a top industry publication.