Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with carve-out election and on‑

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Detroit is seeking a Junior Employment Litigation Associate with 1-2 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. You will handle matters from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and supporting motions and depositions.

This role offers mentorship from seasoned attorneys, exposure to client-facing work, and opportunities to develop an employment law practice while contributing to firm growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to client service.
• 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 skills

Advocacy skills

Litigation management

Team collaboration

Michigan Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to the Michigan Bar

Job description

Overview

• The role involves handling litigation matters from inception through resolution, including 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, and participating in mediations.
• While prior employment law experience is preferred, the firm is also interested in litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice.

Posting details

Practice Area: Labor and Employment

The Detroit office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Junior Employment Litigation Associate with 1-2 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will bring a desire to grow their skills and build their practice under the mentorship of seasoned attorneys while taking on meaningful, client-facing work immediately.

About the Role

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.