Attorney, Labor & Employment (Grand Rapids)

Attorney, Labor & Employment for an Established Full Service Law Firm!!A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lisa MaloneyAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume.Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a full service law firm with over 160 years of experience. We have seven offices across Michigan, New York, and Washington, D.C. and we have played a prominent role in the development and growth of many industries and have over 8,000 geographically diverse clients that are active in national and international markets. We work in many industries including advertising, automotive, banking and financial services, construction, energy, health care, insurance, manufacturing, media, pharmaceuticals, professional services, publishing, real estate, retail and wholesale distribution, technology, transportation, and utilities.Why join us?We offer the following 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 Load Repayment Program IVF/Fertility Coverage Adoption AssistanceJob DetailsOur client is searching for a labor and employment associate.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct thorough and high-quality legal researchAssist with all areas of discovery including, but not limited to; drafting discovery requests, responses to discovery requests, preparation of initial disclosures and witness preparationPrepare legal briefs and other pleadingsWork with partner-level attorneys to determine documents and information to produce, manner of production, and selection of vendorsDraft responses to EEOC and MDCR chargesHandle various aspects of employment related litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations and depositionsPrepare trial materialsAttend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedingsSKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:2-4 years' experience in employment related litigation and client counseling;Excellent research and writing skillsGood organizational and project management skillsExperience in managing discoveryExperience in taking and defending depositionsProficient in the use of on-line legal research services and legal resources available on the internet including WestlawExcellent communication skills (both oral and written)Experience in traditional labor matters a plusEDUCATION AND LICENSINGMust be a graduate of an accredited law schoolAdmitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible to promptly become admittedInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at /legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. xijylhu You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: /privacy-policy

Created: 2026-02-20