Labor & Employment Attorney (Non-Partnership Track)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice in Columbus. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated employment litigation work within a premier national law firm while maintaining a more predictable schedule and strong work-life balance.

This position is a non-partnership track role designed for attorneys who want to focus on high-quality legal work without business development expectations. The practice includes primarily employment litigation matters, with some exposure to both public and private sector traditional labor work.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation filings
• Conduct legal research and analyze employment law issues
• Manage discovery and support all phases of litigation
• Assist with traditional labor matters involving both public and private sector employers
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated workplace matters
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, case developments, and legal issues
• Work closely with partners and counsel on complex labor and employment matters

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Labor & Employment experience
• Experience handling employment litigation matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills
• J.D. required
• Active Ohio Bar admission required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Lower billable hour expectations than traditional partnership-track roles
• Predictable schedule and enhanced work-life balance
• Professional development and training programs
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated labor and employment matters at a premier national law firm
• Long-term career stability and growth opportunities within a collaborative team environment

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated employment litigation work without partnership-track pressures
• No business development expectations
• Lower billable hour requirements and greater schedule predictability
• Work with a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice
• Strong mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities
• Excellent platform for attorneys seeking meaningful work and long-term balance

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.