Employment Law Attorney

Pay: $120000.00 - $150000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established Michigan law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal work complex matters and long-term client relationships.
• Step into a litigation role with meaningful courtroom deposition client counseling and case strategy opportunities.
• Work on sophisticated employment law and commercial litigation matters not repetitive low-level defense work.
• Be part of a collaborative professional team that values strong writing judgment work ethic and attorney development.
• Competitive compensation bonus potential based on profitability and flexibility for a standout candidate.

Location: This is an on-site role based in Troy Michigan. Attorneys should be local to the area and licensed to practice in Michigan.

Note: Michigan Bar admission litigation experience and a background in employment law commercial litigation or closely related civil litigation are required.

About Us

We are a full-service Michigan law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence client service and results across a broad range of practice areas. Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters for businesses individuals public entities and organizations throughout Michigan. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle litigation matters with a focus on employment law commercial litigation or both.
• Represent clients in disputes involving employment claims civil rights matters non-compete and trade secret issues wage and hour claims business disputes and related litigation.
• Draft pleadings motions discovery briefs correspondence and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop thoughtful case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions prepare witnesses and participate in hearings court appearances mediations and trial preparation.
• Counsel clients on employment law issues litigation risk dispute strategy and practical business solutions.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys while continuing to build litigation trial and client-facing skills.
• Manage deadlines case files discovery and client communications with professionalism and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 3 years of attorney experience.
• Litigation experience required preferably in employment law commercial litigation civil rights defense wage and hour claims non-compete matters trade secrets or business disputes.
• Deposition experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interest in appearing in court learning trial skills and developing as a hands-on litigator.
• Excellent legal research writing analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Strong professional judgment problem-solving ability organization and work ethic.
• Must be proactive resourceful responsive and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on meaningful litigation matters with real opportunity to grow as a courtroom attorney.
• You will be surrounded by experienced attorneys who value quality work and professional development.
• You will join a respected Michigan firm with a strong platform broad practice depth and established client relationships.
• You will have the opportunity to build long-term litigation skills including depositions court appearances client counseling and trial preparation.
• You will be part of a collaborative friendly and professional environment where strong performers can thrive.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: MI bar license 3 yrs litigation exp. Employment law commercial litigation exp needed.

• Nice to haves: Preferred deposition experience courtroom interest trial skills interest and experience with employment disputes business litigation civil rights wage and hour non-compete or trade secret matters.

• Additional context: Relocation- NO. Packages - NO

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 4 years: $120k to $130k especially if litigation background is broader or mostly insurance defense.

  • 5 to 6 years: $130k to $145k with stronger employment or commercial litigation experience.

  • 7 years: $145k to $150k especially with strong deposition court client counseling and directly relevant employment or commercial litigation experience.

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Michigan law firm hiring two on-site litigation attorneys in Troy: one primarily employment law and one primarily commercial litigation. Must be Michigan licensed with litigation experience and interest in depositions court appearances and trial skills. Comp is generally $120k to $150k with bonus potential and flexibility for a superstar.

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• Client job title: Employment Law Attorney

• Location: Troy MI

• On-site hybrid remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Employment Attorney Employment Litigation Attorney Commercial Litigation Attorney Business Litigation Attorney Litigation Associate Civil Litigation Attorney Labor and Employment Attorney Non-Compete Wage and Hour Trade Secrets Civil Rights Defense Depositions Trial Prep Michigan Bar.

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• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): near detroit - 700k pop 3 yrs lit atty need employment or commercial background