Employment Law Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 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.

Submission Email: Name / Elizabeth -

efavaro@gmhlaw.com

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.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Employment Law Attorney - Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. - JPC 987 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• 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.

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

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