Intake Attorney

Bulldog Trial Lawyers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with strong,绩

Path to Partnership

Job summary

Bulldog Trial Lawyers in Columbus, OH, and serving clients in nearby markets, seeks an Associate Attorney to lead new matters from engagement through demand and early resolution. The role offers a defined path toward trial work for a newer attorney or expanded negotiation responsibilities for an experienced practitioner.

The Associate will evaluate claims, sign engagement letters, manage a high-volume caseload, and negotiate settlements with employers, insurers, and opposing counsel, while

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing in Pennsylvania or Ohio.
• Employment law experience preferred; wage/hour, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, or whistleblower claims are a plus.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiator with the ability to communicate directly with opposing counsel, employers, insurers, and clients.
• Ability to assess legal, factual, and practical considerations quickly and make sound settlement recommendations.
• Highly organized, self-directed, responsive, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable leveraging technology, including case management platforms, document automation, communication tools, and data-driven workflows.
• Client-first mindset, strong work ethic, and commitment to securing meaningful results efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new claims promptly and decide whether to take the case.
• Countersign engagement letters and set expectations with clients from day one.
• Own a high-volume caseload of employment matters through pre-litigation resolution.
• Develop an early settlement strategy and lead negotiations with opposing counsel, employers, and insurers.
• Gather information, prepare demand packages, track deadlines, and follow up with all parties.
• Guide clients through the litigation process and keep them informed at each step.
• Prepare and file administrative charges where required.
• Partner with intake, case management, and litigation teams to route cases for early resolution or suit.
• Maintain complete, accurate, timely documentation in the Firm’s case management platform.
• Use legal technology and data-driven workflows to improve efficiency and settlements.
• Stay current on employment law developments affecting evaluation and negotiation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Case management

Detail oriented

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools

Job description

Locations: Columbus, OH | Pittsburgh, PA

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

About the Firm

Bulldog Trial Lawyers ("the Firm") is a plaintiff-side employment law firm. The Firm represents workers in cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and unpaid wages. Its attorneys bring over 60 years of combined employment litigation experience, and the practice is growing fast.

About the Role

The Associate Attorney will be the first lawyer on every new matter, deciding which claims the Firm takes on and carrying them from signed engagement through demand and early resolution. Your judgment shapes the docket, and the cases you build set up the trial team for success.

This is a strong fit for a newer lawyer who wants a defined path toward trial work, or an experienced one who wants to negotiate more and litigate less without stepping away from meaningful cases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new claims promptly, identify liability, damages, and evidentiary issues, and recommend whether the Firm takes the case.
• Countersign engagement letters and set expectations with clients from day one.
• Own a high-volume caseload of employment matters through pre-litigation resolution.
• Develop an early settlement strategy for each matter and lead negotiations with opposing counsel, employers, and insurers.
• Drive matters forward by gathering information, preparing demand packages, tracking deadlines, and following up persistently with all parties.
• Guide clients through the litigation process and keep them informed at each step.
• Prepare and file administrative charges where required.
• Partner with intake, case management, and litigation teams to identify matters suited for early resolution and those that should move to suit, and hand off cases with a complete file.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the Firm’s case management platform.
• Use legal technology, workflow tools, templates, and data to increase efficiency, improve client communication, and strengthen settlement outcomes.
• Stay current on employment law developments that affect claim evaluation and negotiation strategy.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing in Pennsylvania or Ohio, matching your office location.
• Employment law experience preferred. Experience with wage and hour, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, or whistleblower claims is a plus. Newer lawyers are encouraged to apply.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiator, confident communicating directly with opposing counsel, employers, insurers, and clients.
• Ability to assess legal, factual, and practical considerations quickly and make sound settlement recommendations.
• Highly organized, self-directed, responsive, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable leveraging technology, including case management platforms, document automation, communication tools, and data-driven workflows.
• Client-first mindset, strong work ethic, and a commitment to securing meaningful results efficiently.

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation with performance-based advancement
• A direct path to Partner for attorneys who deliver