Labor & Employment Attorney - Grand Rapids

Secrest Wardle; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Secrest Wardle in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Attorney to provide representation across practice areas with a focus on strategic, results-oriented solutions. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, analyze case law, and prepare for hearings, depositions, and trials.

You will advise clients on risks and compliance, negotiate settlements, and maintain clear client communications while upholding the firm’s standards and ethics.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Michigan bar admission.
• Experience or coursework in Labor and Employment Law, including counseling and dispute resolution.
• Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice tailored to client needs and risk profiles.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Analyze case law and prepare for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Advise clients on legal risks and compliance issues, negotiate settlements.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with clients and manage case files and deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Analytical reasoning

Team collaboration

Ethics & professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Michigan bar admission

Tools

Electronic legal research tools

Job description

Secrest Wardle in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Attorney to provide representation across practice areas with a focus on strategic, results-oriented solutions. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, analyze case law, and prepare for hearings, depositions, and trials.

You will advise clients on risks and compliance, negotiate settlements, and maintain clear client communications while upholding the firm’s standards and ethics.