Employment Associate Attorney

Portage office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an employment associate attorney with 3+ years of experience in advising employers on compliance with all manner of state and federal employment laws and regulations. The candidate will prepare and evaluate employment agreements, employee handbooks, employment terminations, sexual harassment claims, workplace safety, workers' compensation, and employee benefits. Will represent clients in state and federal court, arbitration, and before administrative agencies. Develop and manage an employment practice in the Kalamazoo/Portage market. Interpret and provide guidance on laws, rulings, and regulations governing businesses. Stay apprised of legal and regulatory developments affecting business clients. Must also have experience and interest in assisting the employment litigation matters that will include discovery, preparation of cases for trial, and ability to work within various jurisdictions. Must have computer skills. Must be licensed to practice in Michigan.

The candidate should have excellent diplomacy, academic credentials, and writing skills. Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic thinking skills are essential. Analytical ability and strong attention to detail are needed. Should have the ability to multi-task and manage a large volume of concurrent priorities. The firm offers competitive pay; Paid Time Off; Medical, Dental, and Vision with Health Savings Account (HSA) option, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) option, and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option; Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave; Retirement Plan including matching and non-elective contributions with eligibility on 1st day of employment.

This firm listens, they understand, and they deliver. With only four offices which are all located in Southern Michigan, this law firm is doing well because of their extensive list of attorneys. Each attorney specializes in multiple departments, handling both personal and professional and business cases. Not bad for a law firm with just over thirty attorneys.