Labor & Employment Attorney — Hybrid (Michigan)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Michigan is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our employment law practice. You will help employers navigate workplace issues, manage disputes, and provide counsel on compliance.

This position offers hybrid scheduling across our Michigan offices (Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo) and opportunities to handle counseling, investigations, and litigation alongside experienced attorneys.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active Michigan Bar license is required.
• 2+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Experience in employment counseling and/or employment litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on workplace policies, employee relations, hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Provide guidance on employment law compliance (FMLA, ADA, wage/hour, accommodations).
• Draft and review employee handbooks, employment agreements, severance agreements, and policies.
• Handle employment litigation matters (discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage disputes).
• Assist with workplace investigations, proceedings, discovery, motions, and depositions.
• Represent clients in EEOC and related agency matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop practical strategies.
• Build client relationships and take increasing responsibility.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Client management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer in Michigan is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our employment law practice. You will help employers navigate workplace issues, manage disputes, and provide counsel on compliance.

This position offers hybrid scheduling across our Michigan offices (Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo) and opportunities to handle counseling, investigations, and litigation alongside experienced attorneys.