Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is looking for an Of Counsel attorney for their Grand Rapids office. The position involves defending and litigating lawsuits related to employment claims, advising employers on labor issues, and representing clients in various legal settings.

The ideal candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, over 9 years of experience in employment litigation, and a current Michigan Bar admission. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with first-chair capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Current Michigan Bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims.
• Advise employers on labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court and arbitration.

Skills

Litigation

Employment Law

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Position Overview

This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm’s Grand Rapids office.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues
• Represent employers in court and arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non‑compete cases
• Class action experience preferred but not required

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 9+years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first‑chair capacity
• Current Michigan Bar admission in good standing
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback)
• In‑depth understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.