Labor & Employment Attorney - BOB REQUIRED - Gpac

Job Title: Labor & Employment Attorney

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office – with remote capabilities

About Us: GPAC has partnered with a leading law firm specializing in Labor & Employment Law. Their team is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for their clients. They pride themselves on their commitment to professional excellence and a collaborative work environment.

The Firm: A well-established firm is seeking a highly motivated Attorney to join their team and handle and contribute to a flourishing caseload. This is an exceptional opportunity for an Attorney with experience in civil litigation with emphasis in Labor & Employment Law.

Responsibilities:

• Including but not limited to, advising and representing clients in employment-related commercial litigation and employment law advice and litigation (e.g. drug and alcohol issues in the workplace, EEO compliance, employee disciplinary matters, retaliation claims, sexual and other forms of unlawful harassment, whistleblowing claims, wrongful termination claims).
• Good job tenure; those seeking a long-term fit
• Collaborative attitude--excels in teamwork but also autonomy
• Strong legal research, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills
• Conduct client consultations, provide legal advice, and maintain effective communication with clients throughout the case.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, documentation, and billing records.

Requirements:

• 5 years of practice
• 2 years minimum of practicing Labor & Employment Law
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio – Kentucky and/or Indiana is a plus. 
• Litigation experience
• Book of business REQUIRED
• Minimum of 1500 billable hours
• Ability to handle high stress situations effectively.
• Must be able to handle cases from inception to conclusion.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• No micromanagement. Attorneys are expected to run their portfolios like their own business. Support staff is provided, but attorneys are expected to review and sign off. (Must be a practitioner)

Benefits:

• Bonuses: Quarterly based off billing
• Medical, dental, vision - firm pays about 80% of program (medical only)
• 401K: Match up to 4% on 5% contribution. (multiple plan options)
• Full pay short term and long term – FMLA eligibility
• Life Insurance
• Milage reimbursement for Client meetings
• Annual $1000 contribution for marketing.
• Potential for growth - equity partnership options, opportunities to work with other departments or groups to expand practice areas.

Firm:

• Mid-sized firm. They value their employees and maintain a collaborative, family feel environment.
• Dress Code: Casual – You are expected to dress for your day (Jeans and Polo if you have no court or meetings is acceptable)
• Onsite accounting department, IT department, and support staff.
• Practice Areas: Multiple and adding more regularly.
• In Office – Remote capabilities, allows flexibility to maintain work/life balance.
• Location: Cincinnati, OH
• Compensation: Based off qualifications, and size of book.

How to Apply: If you are interested, you can either apply to this posting or contact Virginia Amburgy, (Virginia.Amburgy@gogpac.com), with your resume attached.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.