Labor & Employment Associate — Wage & Hour Litigation Expert

Thompson Hine LLP; Ohio; On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hine LLP in Ohio is seeking a mid-level associate for its Labor & Employment practice group. The role is based in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, or Columbus, and involves handling a range of employment matters.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience, a strong academic record, excellent writing and research skills, and is admitted or in the process of admission to the Ohio bar.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience counseling clients on employment issues.
• Reviewing handbooks and contracts.
• Representing clients in single plaintiff and collective action litigation (wage & hour, discrimination, retaliation).
• Superior academic record, strong work ethic, and excellent writing and research skills.
• Candidate must be admitted (or in the process) in Ohio and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on employment issues.
• Review personnel policies, handbooks, and employment contracts.
• Represent clients in wage & hour, discrimination, and retaliation cases (single plaintiff and class/collective actions).
• Assist with NLRB-related matters is a plus but not required.

Skills

Employment law

Client counseling

Litigation experience

Handbook review

Contract review

Wage & hour

Discrimination

Retaliation claims

NLRB experience

Job description

Thompson Hine LLP in Ohio is seeking a mid-level associate for its Labor & Employment practice group. The role is based in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, or Columbus, and involves handling a range of employment matters.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience, a strong academic record, excellent writing and research skills, and is admitted or in the process of admission to the Ohio bar.