Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C. in Cincinnati seeks an attorney specializing in employment law. You will provide advice on state and federal matters, and draft or review employment-related documents to support clients.

The role includes handling litigation from discovery through trial, monitoring legislation and case law, and advising HR, DEI, recruiting, and talent teams. You will coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff, ensuring well-organized client files in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as an attorney in employment law.
• Experience advising clients and employers a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written advocacy with diverse clients.
• Willingness to collaborate and support a growing department.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on state and federal matters and draft/review employment-related documents.
• Support clients in HR, DEI, Recruiting, Talent, HR Compliance, and related areas.
• Execute all phases of litigation including discovery, motions, and trial.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, and case law; provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff; organize and monitor client files.

Skills

Employment law experience

Client counseling

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Deadline management

Time management

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on matters arising under state and federal law, and preparation or review of employment-related documents.
• Support clients in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Recruiting, Talent, HR Compliance, and a broad range of employment concerns.
• Execute all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement relating to the above substantive legal areas and provide proactive, strategic advice to clients.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 2+ years of job experience as an attorney working in employment law.
• Experience with client/employer advice and counseling a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate, and support the growing department in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to problem solve, resolve, and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.