Labor & Employment Associate

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs; Manila; On-site; PHP 5,545,286 - 9,242,143; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate to join our team in a role combining litigation and employment advisory work. The ideal candidate will gain experience in client counseling, investigations, policy drafting, and employment litigation, with mentorship and early responsibility, in a firm known for client service and professional excellence. This is a full-time position with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Active Ohio law license or ability to become licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Have hands-on experience in employment and labor matters, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, whistleblower protections, and restrictive covenants.
• Provide guidance to employers on leaves of absence, accommodations, labor relations, and other workplace issues.
• Draft employment agreements, contracts, employee handbooks, policies, and client materials.
• Contribute to litigation strategy, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and deposition preparation.
• Participate in workplace investigations.

Skills

Interest in employment law

Strong writing skills

Project management

Client service mindset

Ohio licensure eligibility

Job description

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland. Founded more than 100 years ago, Buckingham is nationally recognized for its client service, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional excellence. We are seeking a Labor and Employment Associate to join our growing team and build a sophisticated employment law practice with meaningful mentorship, early responsibility, and direct client engagement.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to develop as both a litigator and a trusted employment advisor. The associate will work closely with experienced attorneys on a broad range of workplace matters while gaining practical, hands-on experience in client counseling, investigations, policy drafting, and employment litigation.

In this position, you will:

• Have direct, hands-on experience in all aspects of employment and labor work, including matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, whistleblower protections, and restrictive covenants;
• Work directly with other attorneys and clients to provide practical guidance to employers regarding employee leaves of absence, accommodations, labor relations, and other workplace issues;
• Draft employment agreements, contracts, employee handbooks, policies, and other client-facing materials;
• Take an active role in litigation strategy and execution, including drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and preparing for and taking depositions;
• Participate in workplace investigations.

We are looking for a candidate who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow with our Labor and Employment team. The ideal candidate will have:

• A demonstrated interest in labor and employment law;
• 2-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department;
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills;
• The ability to manage multiple projects, exercise sound judgment, and work both independently and collaboratively;
• A professional, client-service mindset and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients; and
• An active Ohio law license or the ability to become licensed to practice law in Ohio.

This is a full-time position with compensation commensurate with experience. Buckingham offers a collegial and supportive environment where associates receive meaningful mentorship, opportunities for professional development, and the resources needed to expand their skills and practice. We also provide excellent health and wellness benefits and a strong platform for attorneys who want to build long-term careers serving clients across a broad range of labor and employment matters.