GENERAL PURPOSE: Perform the general duties of a labor and employment associate by performing legal research, drafting and managing discovery, creating legal documents, attending hearings, participating in depositions, drafting responses to EEOC and MDCR Charges, and providing support and assistance to partner-level litigation attorneys during all phases of employment related litigation and traditional labor matters.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough and high-quality legal research
• Assist with all areas of discovery including, but not limited to; drafting discovery requests, responses to discovery requests, preparation of initial disclosures and witness preparation
• Prepare legal briefs and other pleadings
• Work with partner-level attorneys to determine documents and information to produce, manner of production, and selection of vendors
• Draft responses to EEOC and MDCR charges
• Handle various aspects of employment related litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations and depositions
• Prepare trial materials
• Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years’ experience in employment related litigation and client counseling;
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Experience in managing discovery
• Experience in taking and defending depositions
• Proficient in the use of on-line legal research services and legal resources available on the internet including Westlaw
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Experience in traditional labor matters a plus

EDUCATION AND LICENSING

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Experience in managing discovery?
• Do you have Experience in taking and defending depositions?
• Do you have Experience in traditional labor matters?

Experience:

• Employment & labor law: 2 years (Preferred)
• Litigation: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person