Labor and Employment Associate

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Cincinnati, OH seeks an employment associate with 2–5 years of experience to defend employers and advise on compliance with state and federal laws including FMLA, ADA, discrimination, and wage issues.

Candidates should have a Ohio law license, a strong academic record, and excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of employment law experience or related area.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wage issues.
• Ability to depose, file motions, and prepare cases for trial.
• Ohio license to practice; strong academics; excellent research/writing/communication.

Responsibilities

• Litigate employment matters and defend employers in court and hearings.
• Counsel employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Take depositions, argue motions, and prepare cases for trial.

Skills

Litigation defense

Deposition experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Education

JD degree

Ohio Bar admission

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com .

Dinsmore has an immediate need for an employment associate in Cincinnati, OH. Candidates must have two to five years of experience. Responsibilities include litigation defense and advising employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws and working on FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and violation of wage law matters. Experience taking depositions, arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial is preferred.

A license to practice in Ohio is required. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Competitive salary, benefits, and up to $40,000 + in bonus potential.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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