Attorney

Attorney, Labor & Employment for an Established Full Service Law Firm

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Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

A 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 Assistance

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic, self-starter to join our team as a Permanent Attorney specializing in Labor & Employment. This role is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to bring their expertise and dedication to a fast-paced, challenging environment. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our legal team, providing comprehensive legal advice and representation on a wide range of labor and employment issues. The attorney will have an active role in managing and driving multiple labor and employment cases to successful resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to the organization on all labor and employment related issues.
• Handle a variety of labor and employment litigation matters, including but not limited to wage and hour disputes, discrimination claims, and wrongful termination lawsuits.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of employment agreements and policies.
• Represent the organization in proceedings before federal and state courts, as well as administrative bodies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Develop and deliver training to HR and management on a variety of labor and employment law topics.
• Stay abreast of changes in labor and employment law and advise management on necessary policy and procedural adjustments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and their interests are protected.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 10+ years of experience in labor and employment law, with a strong background in litigation.
• Active member of the Michigan Bar.
• Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of success in labor and employment litigation.
• Portable book of business is a significant plus.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases with varying levels of complexity.
• Ability to work independently, but also collaboratively, as part of a team.

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