Complex Labor & Employment Associate - genuine work-life balance

Join a Sophisticated Litigation Team – Complex Labor & Employment Associate Opportunity!

Location: Columbus, OH | In-person role

Aspen Careers is partnering with a highly respected boutique litigation practice to add a Litigation Associate with a strong background in labor and employment law . This is a rare opportunity to work closely with a nationally regarded employment litigator on complex, high-stakes matters involving executive-level clients and major regional and national employers.

This is not a high-volume plaintiff role. The work is thoughtful, strategic, and writing-intensive—ideal for an associate who values quality over churn and wants meaningful courtroom exposure with real mentorship.

Why You Should Apply

• Work on sophisticated employment litigation against large regional and national employers

• Represent primarily C-suite and executive-level clients , including contract negotiations for senior leadership

• Be involved in the entire lifecycle of litigation —from demand and preservation letters through trial

• Draft and manage discovery, prepare for and potentially take depositions, and handle exhibit organization

• Collaborate closely with the lead attorney on litigation strategy and case development

• Maintain direct client communication and play a visible role in matters

• Enjoy a reasonable billable expectation (approximately 1,620 hours annually) with genuine work-life balance

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of litigation experience (more is welcome) with a preference for employment law

• Exceptional legal writing skills —comparable to a former judicial law clerk, big-firm associate, or similarly trained attorney

• Demonstrated experience handling real litigation (not high-volume or “mill” style work)

• Comfortable drafting discovery, motions, demand letters, and litigation correspondence independently

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Admitted to practice and able to pass a criminal background check (BCI or FBI)

• A portable book of business is welcome but not required

About the Firm

• Boutique employment litigation practice with a stellar reputation

• Focus on quality, strategy, and professionalism—not volume

• Collaborative, respectful culture where attorneys and staff genuinely enjoy working together

• Regular social gatherings, including happy hours and holiday events

• In-office environment that supports teamwork and mentorship

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive compensation range: depending on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (firm pays 75% of employee health premium )

• 401(k) with safe harbor contribution after one year

• Employer-paid term life insurance policy

• Immediate need with a thoughtful, multi-step interview process focused on team fit

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a litigation associate who takes pride in strong writing, strategic thinking, and sophisticated legal work—and you’re looking for a better quality of life without sacrificing challenge—this is worth a conversation.

Let’s chat. Whether you’re interested in this role or exploring other litigation opportunities, reach out to Kelsey Ross:

Call or Text: (380) 203-3635
Email: [email protected]

Join a practice that values substance, skill, and balance—and where your writing truly matters.