About this opportunity
Secrest Wardle lists this Employment Attorney – Management Side opportunity in troy, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join our Michigan-based firm as a lateral hire. This position is part of a broader litigation and business practice, offering the opportunity to handle sophisticated employment matters while also collaborating across other practice areas.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing employment-related disputes on behalf of employers and providing practical, day-to-day counseling to clients on workplace issues and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Represent employers in employment-related litigation in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and administrative proceedings
Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
Work closely with attorneys in other practice areas to support broader client needs
Representative Matters May Include
Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
Wrongful termination
Wage and hour matters
Qualifications
D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership (Michigan preferred or ability to waive in)
5+ years of experience in employment law, with management-side experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience handling litigation matters, including discovery and motion practice
Trial experience preferred
Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multi-practice firm
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Worksite address
troy, MI, 48083, US
Who can apply
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