Labor & Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. in Detroit seeks an experienced labor and employment litigation attorney to advocate for employees, unions, and individuals in civil rights matters.

You will draft pleadings, conduct legal research, negotiate settlements, and appear in court, collaborating with a seasoned team on meaningful cases, while enjoying hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to advance your advocacy.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Plaintiff-side employment litigation or union-side labor law experience preferred.
• Public interest, legal aid, civil rights, or volunteer experience is a plus.
• Genuine commitment to protecting employee rights.

Responsibilities

• Represent employees, unions, and individuals in labor and employment litigation, workplace discrimination, retaliation, wage disputes, and civil rights matters.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, investigate claims, analyze evidence, and help develop effective case strategies.
• Participate in negotiations, settlement discussions, administrative proceedings, and court hearings.
• Communicate directly with clients, provide practical legal guidance, and advocate for their interests.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex and meaningful litigation matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a real difference! Advocate for employees, unions, and individuals whose workplace rights deserve protection.
• Meaningful litigation experience! Work on impactful labor, employment, and civil rights cases that can create lasting change.
• Hybrid flexibility! Enjoy the benefits of working from home while collaborating with an experienced legal team.
• Opportunity to grow! Develop your litigation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills through challenging, rewarding cases.
• Bonus potential! Earn merit-based and other discretionary bonuses that recognize your contributions and performance.

Location

Detroit, MI | Hybrid

Join our collaborative Detroit-based team with the flexibility to work remotely part of the time. You'll enjoy meaningful in-person interaction with colleagues and clients while maintaining a flexible work arrangement.

Note

Candidates must have 1+ years of litigation experience and an active Michigan law license or eligibility for prompt admission. Plaintiff-side employment litigation or union-side labor law experience is preferred, but we welcome attorneys with other litigation backgrounds who are passionate about advocating for working people.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are a mission-driven law firm dedicated to protecting employee rights, advancing workplace fairness, and representing individuals and labor organizations in meaningful legal disputes. Our team values collaboration, integrity, strong advocacy, and the belief that excellent legal work can make a genuine difference in people's lives.

Job Description

• Represent employees, unions, and individuals in labor and employment litigation, workplace discrimination, retaliation, wage disputes, and civil rights matters.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, investigate claims, analyze evidence, and help develop effective case strategies.
• Participate in negotiations, settlement discussions, administrative proceedings, and court hearings.
• Communicate directly with clients, provide practical legal guidance, and advocate for their interests.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex and meaningful litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Plaintiff-side employment litigation or union-side labor law experience preferred.
• Public interest, legal aid, civil rights, or volunteer experience is a plus.
• Genuine commitment to protecting employee rights and serving clients.

Why You Will Love Working Here

At our firm, your work will have purpose. You'll join a passionate, collaborative team where your ideas matter, your advocacy makes an impact, and your professional development is encouraged.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance