Attorney, Labor & Employment
Jobot · Grand Rapids, MI · 2 days ago
On-siteLegal$150k–$250k/yrFull-time
Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year
About the role
Our client is searching for a labor and employment associate.
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
- 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
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
- Admitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible to promptly become admitted
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with generous Firm Bonus
- Term Life Insurance and AD&D & Travel Accident Term Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care Insurance
- 401k with 3% Employer Contribution
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Unlimited Vacation
- Lawyer Flexible Practice/Reduced Schedule Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Pregnancy Loss Paid Leave
- Banking & Financial Institution Relationships
- Discounted Home Office Equipment
- Work Anniversary Recognition
- Paid Parking
- Flexible Spending Program
- Associate Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program
- IVF/Fertility Coverage
- Adoption Assistance