Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Litigation Of Counsel for its Detroit, MI office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment and labor law, providing strategic legal solutions to employers.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, and before administrative agencies in employment matters.
• Handle class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant first-chair experience.
• Current MI Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work.
• In-depth understanding of current state and federal agency procedures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Michigan Bar.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.