Attorney, Labor & Employment

Jobot; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

401k with Employer Contribution

Unlimited Vacation

Flexible Work Schedule

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a labor and employment associate for a full-service law firm with a strong Michigan footprint. The role focuses on employment-related litigation, discovery, and pleadings, collaborating with partner-level attorneys, and handling EEOC/MDCR matters.

The successful candidate will have 2–4 years’ employment litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and Michigan Bar admission or eligibility. Comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible for admission.
• 2–4 years’ experience in employment-related litigation and counseling.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Experience in discovery management and depositions.
• Proficient in Westlaw and online legal research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and high‑quality legal research.
• Assist with discovery including drafting requests and responses, disclosures, witness prep.
• Prepare legal briefs and other pleadings.
• Collaborate with partner-level attorneys on document production strategy.
• Draft responses to EEOC and MDCR charges.
• Manage employment-related litigation, including motions, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepare trial materials and attend pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Westlaw

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission: Michigan

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Attorney, Labor & Employment for an Established Full Service Law Firm

Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a full service law firm with over 160 years of experience. We have seven offices across Michigan, New York, and Washington, D.C. and we have played a prominent role in the development and growth of many industries and have over 8,000 geographically diverse clients that are active in national and international markets. We work in many industries including advertising, automotive, banking and financial services, construction, energy, health care, insurance, manufacturing, media, pharmaceuticals, professional services, publishing, real estate, retail and wholesale distribution, technology, transportation, and utilities.

Why join us

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with generous Firm Bonus
• Term Life Insurance and AD&D & Travel Accident Term Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care Insurance
• 401k with 3% Employer Contribution
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Unlimited Vacation
• Lawyer Flexible Practice/Reduced Schedule Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Pregnancy Loss Paid Leave
• Banking & Financial Institution Relationships
• Discounted Home Office Equipment
• Work Anniversary Recognition
• Paid Parking
• Flexible Spending Program
• Associate Attorney Student Load Repayment Program
• IVF/Fertility Coverage
• Adoption Assistance

Job Details

Our client is searching for a labor and employment associate.

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and high-quality legal research
• Assist with all areas of discovery including, but not limited to, drafting discovery requests, responses to discovery requests, preparation of initial disclosures and witness preparation
• Prepare legal briefs and other pleadings
• Work with partner-level attorneys to determine documents and information to produce, manner of production, and selection of vendors
• Draft responses to EEOC and MDCR charges
• Handle various aspects of employment related litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations and depositions
• Prepare trial materials
• Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings

Skills, Abilities and Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience in employment related litigation and client counseling
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Experience in managing discovery
• Experience in taking and defending depositions
• Proficient in the use of on-line legal research services and legal resources available on the internet including Westlaw
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Experience in traditional labor matters a plus

Education and Licensing

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
• Admitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible to promptly become admitted

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