Complex Labor & Employment Associate - genuine work-life balance

Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience in employment/labor matters for a boutique employment-litigation team in Columbus, OH. Responsibilities include representing executives in complex employment litigation, drafting discovery, motions, demand letters, and litigation correspondence, managing depositions, organizing exhibits, and collaborating closely with the lead attorney on strategy and case development. Role emphasizes high-quality legal writing, thoughtful strategy, direct client communication, and meaningful courtroom exposure with a reasonable workload (approximately 1,620 hours annually). In-office, Columbus-based environment focused on quality over volume and professional collaboration with a supportive team. Ideal candidate has strong writing skills, experience handling real litigation (not high-volume mill work), and is admitted to practice with ability to pass a background check.