Senior Employment And Labor Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Senior Employment and Labor Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in Detroit, MI, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Employment and Labor Litigation team. This position involves representing employers in a variety of labor and employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, collective bargaining, and more. The successful candidate will work alongside a talented team, handling complex cases while providing strategic legal counsel to clients across different industries.

Duties:

• Defend employers in cases related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour laws, including class action lawsuits.
• Represent clients in non-compete litigation, grievances, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges.
• Advise clients on compliance with state and federal employment laws, ensuring proper drafting and revision of employment policies.
• Guide on employee matters, such as hiring, discipline, discharge, time off, accommodations, harassment investigations, executive contracts, and employee training.
• Assist clients with collective bargaining and traditional labor matters.
• Prepare cases for trial, argue motions, and take depositions.
• Handle complex legal strategies and present viable courses of action.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in employment and labor law litigation, including depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Substantial experience advising employers on state and federal employment law compliance and policy drafting.
• Experience handling harassment, discrimination, FMLA, ADA, retaliation, and wage and hour law matters.
• Proven ability to manage grievances, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to communicate legal strategies clearly and concisely.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan or eligible for admission by examination or waiver.

Skills:

• Expertise in employment law litigation and labor relations.
• Ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High-level negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Job Location:

• Detroit, MI

One of the largest and oldest firms in Michigan, this highly respected powerhouse has serviced its clients for over 100 years and has offices throughout Michigan, on the east and south coasts and in Europe. This firm provides general legal services in the traditional practice areas including banking, business, litigation, labor and employment, IP and e-commerce, employee benefits, trusts and estates and tax. It also has several specialty areas including financial institutions, health care, immigration, insurance, real estate, and telecommunications. Interestingly enough, as old as this firm is, it has really tapped into a successful approach to providing legal services to its varied clients. It hires professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds with different skill sets. Many of the attorneys at this firm have accounting, engineering, political, economics, mathematics, tax, and business management backgrounds. The firm has also been known to hire former in-house counsel. This diversity helps the firm service its broad range of clients, which include individuals, small, medium and large businesses, publicly traded companies, trusts, and hospitals. This firm hires laterals but does so for specific needs. It seeks team players who have a variety of skills, fit within the firm's current practice area framework and who add some additional value to the firm. If you fit this bill, you'll thrive at this firm.