2+ Year Employment Litigation Associate – Grand Rapids, MI- 402364

Job ID: 402364

Practice area:- Employment Law - Management (Compliance & Counseling)

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2 Year Employment Litigation Associate –Grand Rapids, MI

A nationally recognized labor and employment law practice is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to defend and advise employers on complex workplace matters. This Grand Rapids–based role offers hands-on litigation, counseling, and agency work with sophisticated clients.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.

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Overview

A highly respected national labor and employment law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate for its Grand Rapids, Michigan office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants to focus on management-side employment law while gaining deep exposure to litigation, compliance counseling, and employer training.

Associates in this role work closely with experienced partners on high-impact employment matters, represent employers before courts and agencies, and advise clients proactively to prevent disputes. The position offers meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and long-term growth within a nationally dominant employment law platform. This role is actively interviewing and rarely opens at this level.

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Key Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits and discrimination claims

• Represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations

• Advise employers on employment and labor law compliance, policies, and best practices

• Conduct employer training programs on workplace law issues

• Manage matters involving state and federal agency procedures

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective litigation and counseling strategies

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Qualifications

• 2 years of legal experience, preferably in employment or labor law

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Active Michigan Bar admission in good standing

• Familiarity with state and federal employment agencies and procedures

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This firm is widely recognized for its leadership in labor and employment law, offering attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters for prominent employers nationwide. The culture emphasizes collegiality, professionalism, and teamwork, with a strong commitment to mentoring and developing attorneys who want to build long-term careers in employment law.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Work within a top-ranked, management-side labor and employment practice

• Exposure to complex, high-profile employment litigation and counseling matters

• Direct client interaction and courtroom experience early in your career

• A platform designed for attorneys who want to specialize deeply in employment law

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