Detroit - Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher & Phillips LLP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

The Detroit office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Junior Employment Litigation Associate with 1-2 years of experience to join our growing team. The role involves handling matters from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and participating in depositions and mediations.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Advanced writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• 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

Writing skills

Analytical ability

Advocacy skills

Team collaboration

Litigation experience

Education

Michigan Bar Admission

Tools

E-discovery tools

Job description

Detroit – Junior Employment Litigation Associate

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.