Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Employment Litigation Of Counsel – Detroit, MI

Location: Detroit, MI
Experience Level: 9+ years
Practice Area: Employment Litigation

Position Overview

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys across major U.S. markets is seeking an Employment Litigation Of Counsel to join its Detroit office. The firm is consistently ranked in the First Tier nationally for Labor & Employment Litigation and Management-side Employment & Labor Law.

The ideal candidate will have significant first-chair litigation experience, a strong command of employment law, and the ability to supervise junior team members. This position offers a high level of responsibility, collaboration with national teams, and opportunities to work on complex employment litigation matters, including class and collective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate a wide range of employment-related claims and agency charges
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and mediations
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, employment torts, contract disputes, and non-compete litigation
• Manage class and collective actions (experience preferred but not required)
• Advise and counsel employers on federal and Michigan employment law issues
• Conduct training for employers on workplace compliance, risk mitigation, and employee relations
• Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals, providing guidance and feedback
• Lead strategic case planning, client communication, and litigation management

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 9+ years of employment litigation experience, with substantial first-chair responsibilities
• Michigan Bar admission in good standing
• Experience supervising associate and paralegal work
• Strong understanding of state and federal agency procedures
• Excellent written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Demonstrated expertise in complex employment litigation
• Confident leading depositions, hearings, and negotiations
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships
• Highly organized, proactive, and strategic in case management
• Comfortable collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices

What They Offer

• Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and professional development
• National platform with exposure to sophisticated employment litigation
• Supportive and collaborative firm culture

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned employment litigator to join a premier national labor and employment firm and lead high-level matters within the Detroit market.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

INDUS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $240,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in MI 48075, United States