Junior Employment Litigation Associate | Mentored Growth

Fisher Phillips; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

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

Qualified candidates will handle matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery and e-discovery strategy, and arguing motions. Michigan Bar admission required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of litigation experience across matters from inception to resolution.
• Experience handling pleadings, discovery, motions, and depositions in a litigation setting.
• Prior employment law experience preferred but not required; ability to develop employment law practice.

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

Litigation experience

Writing and advocacy skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative mindset

Education

Michigan Bar admission

Tools

e-discovery tools

Job description

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

Qualified candidates will handle matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery and e-discovery strategy, and arguing motions. Michigan Bar admission required.