Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

Job Title: Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm in Troy, MI, seeks a skilled Labor and Employment Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will perform various legal tasks related to labor and employment law, including research, drafting legal documents, managing discovery, attending hearings, and supporting partner-level attorneys.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough and high-quality legal research
• Assist in all areas of discovery, including drafting requests and responses and witness preparation
• Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, and trial materials
• Work with partner-level attorneys on document production and selection of vendors
• Draft responses to EEOC and MDCR charges
• Handle various aspects of employment-related litigation, including motion hearings, mediations, and depositions
• Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in employment-related litigation and client counseling
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Experience in managing discovery and taking/defending depositions
• Proficiency in using online legal research services such as Westlaw
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience in traditional labor matters is a plus

Education and Certifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
• Admitted to the Michigan State Bar or eligible to become admitted promptly

Skills:

• Legal research and writing
• Discovery management
• Depositions
• Trial preparation
• Communication
• Project management