Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
Orion Placement
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Detroit • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $185,000 - $240,000 per year
About the role
- Handle a variety of labor and employment litigation matters for management-side clients
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other key litigation documents
- Support case strategy, legal research, factual development, and day-to-day matter management
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation-related proceedings
- Work closely with clients to provide thoughtful, business-focused legal guidance
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex workplace disputes and risk-sensitive employment issues
- Manage deadlines and caseload responsibilities in a fast-paced, team-oriented practice
Requirements
- 3+ years of litigation experience
- Active Michigan bar admission required
- Labor and employment law experience preferred
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills and sound professional judgment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
litigationlegal writinglegal researchcase strategyfactual developmentdrafting pleadingsdrafting motionsdrafting briefsdiscoverydepositions
Soft Skills
communication skillsprofessional judgmentanalytical skillscollaborationindependencetime managementteam-orientedthoughtful guidancebusiness-focused approachresponsibility management
Certifications
Michigan bar admission