Associate - Labor & Employment

BakerHostetler’s Columbus office is seeking a mid- to senior-level employment litigation associate to join its nationally recognized Labor and Employment Group, which is highly ranked by Chambers USA and Best Law Firms.

Qualifications include:
• 5-7 years of experience in employment litigation and experience in non-competition enforcement/defense a plus but not required
• 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
• 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

Why BakerHostetler?
• 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

Location:
This position is located in Columbus, OH

Application Submission Information:

Qualified Candidates – Self-Apply:
Please apply via link in posting and attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

Search Firms:
If your search firm has a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit application materials including introduction, resume, law school transcript and writing sample to Mary Bosworth, Recruiting Manager, at [email protected]. If your search firm does not have a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit only blind candidate profiles to Mary Bosworth at [email protected].

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

 Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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