Fisher & Phillips

Detroit - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher & Phillips$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of litigation experience
  • Strong foundation in litigation
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
  • Admission to the Michigan Bar required

Responsibilities

  • Draft and respond to pleadings
  • Manage written and electronic discovery
  • Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Participate in mediations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Full Job Description
The Detroit office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in litigation and the ability to manage substantive case responsibilities with increasing independence. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners while taking a lead role in case strategy, client communications, discovery, motion practice, and other meaningful client-facing work.

About the Role

Qualified candidates will have experience handling litigation matters from inception through resolution, including:
  • Drafting and responding to pleadings
  • Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy
  • Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Participating in mediations


While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will bring:
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
  • The ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment
  • A collaborative mindset, empathy for teammates, and a strong commitment to client service
  • Admission to the Michigan Bar is required


To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Elise Lyman-Hall, Attorney Recruiting Manager; resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program


Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

About Fisher & Phillips

Fisher & Phillips is a law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. The firm was founded in 1943 and has grown to become one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States. Fisher & Phillips has over 400 attorneys in 33 offices across the country. The firm represents employers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. Fisher & Phillips is known for its expertise in helping employers navigate complex labor and employment laws and regulations.
Learn more about Fisher & Phillips
Size
400 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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