Description:

Description:
Your next position should offer more than a new caseload. It should give you a future worth building.

Spitz, The Employee's Law Firm, is hiring an employment litigation attorney for our Columbus office. We offer a partnership track, a generous bonus structure, and the opportunity to build a long-term career representing employees. We are looking for an attorney who wants to take ownership of cases, develop as a litigator, and grow into a leadership role.

The clients we serve come to us after facing discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workplace violations. They need someone who will listen carefully, recognize what matters, and advocate persuasively. At Spitz, you will do work that directly affects people's livelihoods and futures.

Strong writing, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn matter here. So do preparation, initiative, and the ability to work well with others. Whether your background is in employment law or another area of litigation, we want to hear how your experience can contribute to our team.

Why join Spitz?

Partnership track: Build toward a leadership role and the opportunity to become a partner.
Generous bonus structure: Grow your earning potential through strong performance and contributions to the firm's success.
Meaningful responsibility: Help shape case strategy, develop evidence, conduct depositions, and advocate in negotiations and court.
Collaboration and mentorship: Work alongside attorneys who exchange ideas, discuss difficult issues, and help each other improve.
Purposeful work: Stand up for employees facing some of the most difficult moments of their professional lives.
Build your career at Spitz.
We want an attorney who sees this opportunity as a place to grow, contribute, and build toward partnership. If you are ready for meaningful work and compensation that rewards your contributions, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Manage plaintiff-side employment cases from evaluation through litigation and resolution.
Develop case strategies based on the evidence, applicable law, and each client's goals.
Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and persuasive briefs.
Take and defend depositions and prepare clients and witnesses to testify.
Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial work.
Keep clients informed, explain their options clearly, and provide practical advice.
Coordinate with attorneys and support staff to meet deadlines and move cases forward.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school and an active Ohio law license in good standing.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
The ability to manage a caseload, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
Sound professional judgment and careful attention to detail.
Effective communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients.
Initiative, accountability, and a willingness to accept feedback.
A commitment to employee advocacy and a collaborative approach to practicing law.
Litigation experience preferred; prior employment-law experience is welcome but not required.