Description:
A Business Law Firm is a full-service law firm with offices located in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland. Founded over 100 years ago, A Business Law Firm and its attorneys are nationally-recognized and award-winning. We are currently seeking a Labor and Employment Attorney.The essential job functions are:
- Advocate of behalf of employers in cases including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour matters and other labor and employment matters;
- Research and counsel clients on various issues, including employee leaves of absence, accommodations, labor relations and other labor and employment issues;
- Draft employment agreements, contracts, employee handbooks and policies;
- Play an active role in litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, reviewing and responding to discovery and taking depositions;
- Conduct Title VII and Title IX Investigations.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Enough of a book to keep him or herself half busy;
- Ability to litigate;
- 8-10 years of experience in a law firm advocating on behalf of employers;
- Excellent writing, analytical, litigation and communication skills;
- Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects;
- Ability to work with staff, attorneys at all levels, and firm clients successfully;
- Must be licensed or able to attain a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
