Detroit – Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Job summary

Fisher Phillips’ Detroit office seeks a Junior Employment Litigation Associate with 1–2 years of litigation experience to join our growing team and develop under seasoned attorneys.

Ideal candidates will handle matters from inception to resolution and engage in client-facing work immediately, with mentorship and opportunities for growth in employment-law defense.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and strong commitment to client service.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Arguing non-dispositive motions.
• Defending depositions.
• Participating in mediations.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Discovery management

Motions drafting

Depositions

Team collaboration

Michigan Bar

Job description

• Defending depositions

The Detroit office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Junior Employment Litigation Associate with 1-2 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will bring a desire to grow their skills and build their practice under the mentorship of seasoned attorneys while taking on meaningful, client-facing work immediately.

About The Role

Qualified candidates will have experience handling litigation matters at various stages, from inception through resolution including:

• Drafting and responding to pleadings


• Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy


• Drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions


• Arguing non-dispositive motions


• Defending depositions


• Participating in mediations

While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth.

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates will bring:

• Excellent academic credentials


• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills


• The ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment


• A collaborative mindset, empathy for teammates, and a strong commitment to client service


• Admission to the Michigan Bar is required

Fisher Phillips is at the forefront of innovation and technology in the legal industry, and we value attorneys who embrace modern tools and forward-thinking approaches to enhance efficiency and client service.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Generous paid time off


• Paid parental leave


• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing


• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage


• Employee assistance program

Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.