Labor and Employment Associate

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Labor and Employment Associate to join our team in Detroit. As a key member of our litigation practice, you will perform legal research, draft and manage discovery, create legal documents, attend hearings, participate in depositions, and provide support to partner-level attorneys. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct thorough and high-quality legal research - Assist with all areas of discovery including 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

Requirements:

• 3-6 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

Education:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
• Admitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible to promptly become admitted

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