Detroit – Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

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

Qualified candidates will handle matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery and e-discovery strategy, and arguing motions. Michigan Bar admission required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of litigation experience across matters from inception to resolution.
• Experience handling pleadings, discovery, motions, and depositions in a litigation setting.
• Prior employment law experience preferred but not required; ability to develop employment law practice.

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 experience

Writing and advocacy skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative mindset

Education

Michigan Bar admission

Tools

e-discovery tools

Job description

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.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.