Employment Attorney - Management Side

BCG Attorney Search; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Troy, Michigan seeks an experienced Employment Attorney to lead and manage employment-related disputes for employers, providing practical counseling on workplace issues and compliance while collaborating across practice areas. The ideal candidate has a JD, active Michigan bar, 5+ years in employment law, with trial experience and a track record in discovery and motion practice.

Strong writing and communication skills are essential as you represent clients across state and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership (Michigan preferred or ability to waive in).
• 5+ years of experience in employment law, with management-side experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling litigation matters, including discovery and motion practice.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.
• Manage cases through all litigation stages, including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys in other practice areas to support broader client needs.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Attorney to join its team in Troy, Michigan. This role involves managing employment-related disputes for employers and providing practical counseling on workplace issues and compliance, while collaborating across various practice areas.

Duties

• Represent employers in employment-related litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.
• Manage cases through all litigation stages, including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys in other practice areas to support broader client needs.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership (Michigan preferred or ability to waive in).
• 5+ years of experience in employment law, with management-side experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling litigation matters, including discovery and motion practice.
• Trial experience preferred.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active bar membership (Michigan preferred or ability to waive in).

Skills

• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multi-practice firm.