Labor & Employment Attorney — Hybrid in MI with Impact

Orion Placement; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our employment law practice. You will help employers navigate workplace issues, provide counseling, and handle litigation matters, with a focus on risk management and practical solutions.

Candidates should have a J.D., active Michigan Bar license, and at least two years of labor and employment experience, including counseling or litigation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Experience in employment counseling and/or employment litigation.
• Active Michigan Bar license.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on workplace policies and employee relations.
• Draft and review handbooks, employment agreements, severance agreements, and policies.
• Handle employment litigation matters including discrimination and wage disputes.
• Assist with workplace investigations and depositions, and engage with EEOC matters.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys to develop practical business-focused strategies.
• Build client relationships and assume increasing responsibility as the practice grows.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Client Relations

Investigations

Workload Management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our employment law practice. You will help employers navigate workplace issues, provide counseling, and handle litigation matters, with a focus on risk management and practical solutions.

Candidates should have a J.D., active Michigan Bar license, and at least two years of labor and employment experience, including counseling or litigation.