Detroit - Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Agnello & Rogers; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Detroit seeks a Junior Employment Litigation Associate with 1-2 years of litigation experience to join a growing team. You will handle client matters early, under the mentorship of seasoned attorneys, gaining hands-on exposure from day one.

You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, and participate in motions and depositions while developing an employment-law practice and contributing to firm growth.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motions.
• Experience with discovery and e-discovery.
• Michigan Bar admission required.
• Strong academic credentials.

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

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Advocacy skills

Multi-matter management

Collaborative mindset

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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