Dynamic Employment Litigation Associate (Detroit)

Ogletree Deakins; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Attorney development program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins in Detroit, MI is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to join our national labor and employment practice. The role involves legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, and counseling clients on employment-law matters in a collegial, team-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of employment litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and are licensed to practice in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor is required and must be licensed to practice law in Michigan.
• 3+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and pleadings.
• Attend court conferences and handle discovery-related activities.
• Counsel clients on employment-law-related matters and interact with agencies and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting memos and pleadings

Analytical writing

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice in Michigan

Job description

Ogletree Deakins in Detroit, MI is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to join our national labor and employment practice. The role involves legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, and counseling clients on employment-law matters in a collegial, team-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of employment litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and are licensed to practice in Michigan.