Employment Litigation Associate — Path to Partnership

Corgi; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with growth

Direct path to partnership

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bulldog Trial Lawyers, based in Worthington, Ohio, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its plaintiff-side employment law team. You will handle your own caseload from intake to resolution, collaborating with senior litigators on active employment matters from day one.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, strategic case development, and direct client interaction in a growing practice with potential for partnership based on results.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio (required).
• 0-1+ years of litigation experience, with employment litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and works independently.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and effective managing multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage active employment litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and provide initial case analysis.
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, demand letters, and settlement agreements.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and support mediations and trials.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court staff.
• Explain legal options to clients and advise on possible outcomes.
• Manage discovery, document production, and case deadlines.
• Contribute to litigation planning and the firm's broader strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Ohio

Job description

Bulldog Trial Lawyers, based in Worthington, Ohio, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its plaintiff-side employment law team. You will handle your own caseload from intake to resolution, collaborating with senior litigators on active employment matters from day one.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, strategic case development, and direct client interaction in a growing practice with potential for partnership based on results.