Litigation/Employment Associate Attorney

Position Title: Litigation/Employment Associate Attorney (on behalf of a Law Firm)

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm located in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a motivated Litigation/Employment Associate Attorney. This full-time role involves significant responsibility in both commercial litigation and employment law practice. The candidate will handle all aspects of assigned legal matters, including research, drafting, depositions, and court representation. The successful individual will possess the expertise to contribute to various phases of legal cases while maintaining strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

Duties:

• Manage all phases of commercial litigation and employment law cases
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law
• Handle discovery, including document review and depositions
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, and trials
• Provide counsel on management-side employment law matters
• Draft and review employment policies and procedures
• Conduct workplace interviews and investigations
• Negotiate and draft employment-related agreements, such as job offers, compensation packages, and separation agreements

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in commercial litigation or employment law (both are a plus)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a legal team
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with document management software like NetDocuments (preferred but not required)

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the state of Michigan

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities
• Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Experience in handling complex legal matters under tight deadlines

Job Location:

• Farmington Hills, MI

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave benefits

This law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include business law, disputes & business litigation, employment law, estate planning, insurance agency representation, nonprofit organizations, probate administration & litigation, professional trade associations, real estate transactions, litigation & finance, and trademark registration, disputes, and litigation. The firm's office is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.