Litigation Attorney - Employment

Description:

About Us:
The Friedmann Firm specializes predominantly in employment law. We represent employees regarding all types of employment law claims such as harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, contract/severance negotiation, wage and hour issues, and more.

We also offer consulting for small businesses and work with start-ups on a wide variety of employment-related issues.

We are not your typical law firm. We are a dynamic crew of professionals who love tackling employment issues with urgency, high energy, and pride in our work. Our vibe is collaborative, supportive, and positive. We are always open to new ideas for positive change to help improve individually and as an organization.

Our team is close knit, and we genuinely enjoy working with one another. We do not tolerate drama or pettiness in the workplace. This opportunity offers the chance to work on diverse cases, learn from the best, and actually enjoy your job. The perfect fit will be someone who is self-motivated, has a positive attitude, and demonstrates attention to detail.

Our core values are:

1. Healthy sense of urgency,
2. Striving for excellence in everything we do,
3. Being compassionate and thoughtful, and
4. Being present and positive.

We recognize that happiness is important, and we strive to provide a work environment that is flexible, fun, and different than your normal law firm.

If this type of environment sounds like a place where you'd thrive, and you have a passion for employment law, we would love to meet you.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a rockstar Attorney with a passion for employment law to join our squad. If you are someone who can navigate the challenges of employment matters while keeping a smile on your face, we want to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in employment law;
• The ability to handle cases without much oversight;
• Experience taking and defending depositions;
• Excellent legal writing and research skills; and
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Trial experience is a plus, along with the ability to spearhead settlement negotiations and communication with opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio
• 5+ years of legal experience under your belt, ideally in employment law
• Ability to confidently negotiate and communicate our position to opposing counsel, the judge, or the mediator
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Positive attitude

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary, with bonus opportunity based on productivity
• Health insurance, paid for by the firm
• 401K with match
• PTO/sick leave
• Training and development opportunities – we will make sure you have the resources needed to help you grow personally and professionally.
• A vibe that's inclusive, fun, and ready for your unique skillset.

If our law firm sounds like a fit for you, you can send your resume, cover letter, a writing sample and references to Employment Attorneys. Writing samples can be redacted to protect client confidentiality if necessary.

Please also include a summary of why you think you'd be a fit for our law firm, based on what is described in this job posting.

Applicants that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.

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