Labor & Employment Associate

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC seeks a Labor and Employment Associate to build a sophisticated practice with mentorship, early responsibility, and direct client engagement. You will develop as both litigator and employment advisor, handling matters from counseling to investigations and wage-hour issues.

The role offers exposure to drafting, policy development, and employment litigation, with collaboration across experienced attorneys and a strong client-service culture in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Have direct, hands-on experience in all aspects of employment and labor work, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, whistleblower protections, and restrictive covenants.
• Provide practical guidance to employers regarding leaves of absence, accommodations, labor relations, and other workplace issues.
• Draft employment agreements, contracts, employee handbooks, policies, and other client-facing materials.
• Participate in litigation strategy, pleadings, motions, discovery, and depositions.
• Participate in workplace investigations.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Writing

Communication

Project management

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.

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.

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

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.