Associate Attorney Employment

Join a Sophisticated Litigation Team Complex Labor & Employment Associate Opportunity!

Location: Columbus OH In-person role

Aspen Careers is partnering with a highly respected boutique litigation practice to add a Litigation Associate with a strong background in labor and employment law. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with a nationally regarded employment litigator on complex high-stakes matters involving executive-level clients and major regional and national employers.

This is not a high-volume plaintiff role. The work is thoughtful strategic and writing-intensiveideal for an associate who values quality over churn and wants meaningful courtroom exposure with real mentorship.

Why You Should Apply

• Work on sophisticated employment litigation against large regional and national employers

• Represent primarily C-suite and executive-level clients including contract negotiations for senior leadership

• Be involved in the entire lifecycle of litigationfrom demand and preservation letters through trial

• Draft and manage discovery prepare for and potentially take depositions and handle exhibit organization

• Collaborate closely with the lead attorney on litigation strategy and case development

• Maintain direct client communication and play a visible role in matters

• Enjoy a reasonable billable expectation (approximately 1620 hours annually) with genuine work-life balance

The Ideal Candidate

• 3 years of litigation experience (more is welcome) with a preference for employment law

• Exceptional legal writing skillscomparable to a former judicial law clerk big-firm associate or similarly trained attorney

• Demonstrated experience handling real litigation (not high-volume or mill style work)

• Comfortable drafting discovery motions demand letters and litigation correspondence independently

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Admitted to practice and able to pass a criminal background check (BCI or FBI)

• A portable book of business is welcome but not required

About the Firm

• Boutique employment litigation practice with a stellar reputation

• Focus on quality strategy and professionalismnot volume

• Collaborative respectful culture where attorneys and staff genuinely enjoy working together

• Regular social gatherings including happy hours and holiday events

• In-office environment that supports teamwork and mentorship

Whats in It for You

• Competitive compensation range:depending on experience

• Health dental and vision insurance (firm pays 75% of employee health premium)

• 401(k) with safe harbor contribution after one year

• Employer-paid term life insurance policy

• Immediate need with a thoughtful multi-step interview process focused on team fit

Ready to Take the Next Step

If youre a litigation associate who takes pride in strong writing strategic thinking and sophisticated legal workand youre looking for a better quality of life without sacrificing challengethis is worth a conversation.

Lets chat. Whether youre interested in this role or exploring other litigation opportunities reach out to Kelsey Ross:

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Join a practice that values substance skill and balanceand where your writing truly matters.

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