Employment Litigation Associate — Grand Rapids

Growing national labor & employment practice seeks an associate to join its Grand Rapids office to defend employer-side employment litigation and handle agency charges. The role focuses on litigation and dispute resolution across discrimination, retaliation, wage-and-hour, non-compete and other employment-related claims.

Responsibilities include managing litigation files, representing clients in court, administrative agencies, mediations and arbitrations, counseling and training employer clients, and supporting class/collective and individual matters. The team offers substantive mentoring and exposure to a broad client base.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 2+ years post-qualification litigation experience; employment/labor experience strongly preferred
• Active Michigan bar admission in good standing
• Familiarity with state and federal agency procedures and employer-defense litigation
• Strong written and oral advocacy, time- and project-management skills, and attention to detail