Detroit – Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) and profit sharing

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Detroit seeks a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join our team. The role involves handling matters from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and leading case strategy with partners and clients.

Ideal candidates will have strong written, analytical, and advocacy skills, and admission to the Michigan Bar is required. Collaboration and dedication to client service are essential as you manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and respond to pleadings.
• Manage written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions, participate in mediations.
• Lead case strategy and client communications.

Skills

Litigation

Employment litigation

Deposition skills

Client communications

Education

Michigan Bar admission

Job description

The Detroit office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in litigation and the ability to manage substantive case responsibilities with increasing independence. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners while taking a lead role in case strategy, client communications, discovery, motion practice, and other meaningful client-facing work.

About the Role

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

• Drafting and responding to pleadings
• Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Taking and 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.