Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Position Overview

This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm’s Grand Rapids office.

Responsibilities

• 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 and arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non‑compete cases
• Class action experience preferred but not required

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 9+years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first‑chair capacity
• Current Michigan Bar admission in good standing
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback)
• In‑depth understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.