Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Plunkett Cooney
Job overview
The Employment Attorney role at Plunkett Cooney involves handling employment law matters with a focus on litigation, contributing to the firm's legal services in Michigan offices.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will manage employment law litigation including drafting pleadings, taking depositions, arguing motions, advising employers on compliance, and growing client relationships.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 2-5 years of employment law and litigation experience, strong analytical and communication skills, a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school, and active Michigan Bar membership; a portable book of business is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The firm values a client-centric approach, flexibility including remote work options, and a competitive, complex work environment.
Company information
Plunkett Cooney is a large, accomplished Midwest law firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills and Detroit, Michigan.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI or Detroit, MI with flexible work arrangements including remote options.
Application process
Candidates should submit resumes and writing samples via the provided Plunkett Cooney hiring website link.
Unique job features
The role offers flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to work in a competitive, client-focused legal environment.
Company overview
Plunkett Cooney is a full-service law firm headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with a history dating back to 1913. The firm provides legal services across various practice areas, including litigation, insurance law, business law, and labor and employment law. Plunkett Cooney generates revenue through client fees for legal representation, consultation, and advisory services. Notably, the firm has a strong reputation for its expertise in insurance defense and has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 2-5 years of employment law litigation experience, emphasizing your expertise in labor and employment litigation and client consulting on compliance and best practices.
Emphasize your litigation skills such as drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and arguing motions, along with your ability to manage and grow client relationships and strong communication and writing skills.
Apply through multiple channels including Plunkett Cooney’s corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employment attorneys or legal professionals at Plunkett Cooney on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about their experience handling complex employment cases or their perspective on the firm’s client-centric approach.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'employment litigation,' 'labor law,' 'client relationship management,' 'Michigan Bar,' and 'litigation experience' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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