What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney - Business & Employment position at Gallagher Sharp LLP?
The Opportunity
Gallagher Sharp LLP is actively recruiting a motivated attorney to join the firm's Cleveland office as part of our Business and Employment practice group. This role offers an exceptional pathway to lead and strategically grow our Business and Employment practice group, helping shape its future direction and expansion within the firm. This position also provides a great opportunity for a qualified candidate to join a team of well-respected and highly skilled trial attorneys.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience practicing in state and federal courts
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Licensure in both Ohio and Michigan strongly preferred
- A demonstrated work ethic and commitment to excellence, including a history of meeting strict deadlines and managing multiple complex cases simultaneously.
Ideal Qualifications
- Experience in employment law matters including discrimination claims, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and workplace investigations.
- Demonstrated experience handling business litigation including contract disputes, shareholder/partner conflicts, trade secret matters, and non-compete enforcement.
- Experience in conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, interacting with expert witnesses, and all aspects of motion practice.
- Experience advising business clients on risk management, employment policies, and regulatory compliance.
Compensation, Benefits & Flexibility
Gallagher Sharp LLP offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package. Starting salary will be commensurate with a candidate's experience and qualifications. We understand the importance of work/life balance and offer flexible work arrangements including hybrid scheduling options that allow our attorneys to deliver exceptional client service while maintaining personal well-being. We also offer a collegial and collaborative environment in which motivated attorneys can develop their skills, hone their abilities, and grow their practice.
The Gallagher Sharp Difference
Experience
No sitting on the sidelines here. With 7 practice groups, associates gain immediate access to a wide variety of case experience that other law firms only offer to 5 year attorneys.
Guidance
Our two-year mentorship program is designed to provide every associate the skills and guidance necessary to become a successful attorney. Whether you’re fresh out of law school or coming from another firm, you’ll be provided a roadmap to success along with a bullpen of support to help you grow as a professional.
Growth
We hire every attorney with the hopes that they’ll qualify to be considered to join the firm’s partnership. We encourage and actively support associate’s efforts to sharpen their legal and professional development skills.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the firm's Chief Administrative Officer, Jeanne Gombeda at jgombeda@gallaghersharp.com.
