Emerging Employment Litigation Associate – Detroit

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

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.