Labor & Employment Attorney | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Jobot; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account with generous  

401k with employer contribution

Unlimited Vacation

Flexible Work Schedule

Parental Leave

AD&D & Travel Insurance

Job summary

Jobot, a full-service law firm with over 160 years of experience, is seeking a labor and employment associate in Michigan. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $250,000 per year and requires 2–4 years of employment litigation experience and admission to the Michigan State Bar.

You will conduct legal research, manage discovery, draft briefs, handle depositions, and support partner-level attorneys in all phases of litigation, including EEOC and MDCR matters.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in employment related litigation and client counseling.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Experience in managing discovery.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.
• Proficient in the use of on-line legal research services including Westlaw.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience in traditional labor matters a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and high-quality legal research.
• Assist with all areas of discovery including drafting discovery requests and responses, initial disclosures, and witness preparation.
• Prepare legal briefs and other pleadings.
• Collaborate with partner-level attorneys on document production, production methods, and vendors.
• Draft responses to EEOC and MDCR charges.
• Handle aspects of employment-related litigation: motions, mediations, depositions.
• Prepare trial materials.
• Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Westlaw proficiency

Employment litigation

Labor matters (experience)

Education

Juris Doctor

Michigan Bar admission

Accredited law school graduate

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Jobot, a full-service law firm with over 160 years of experience, is seeking a labor and employment associate in Michigan. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $250,000 per year and requires 2–4 years of employment litigation experience and admission to the Michigan State Bar.

You will conduct legal research, manage discovery, draft briefs, handle depositions, and support partner-level attorneys in all phases of litigation, including EEOC and MDCR matters.