Labor & Employment Associate - Growth & Direct Client Work

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 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.