Career Opportunities

What differentiates our law firm from any other? Ultimately, it is our culture. At Butzel Long, our values are central to our culture, and these values attract a certain lawyer. We believe our recruiting efforts are critical to our success and are diligent about accessing talent whose values align with ours.

Current Openings:

POSITION: Part-Time Temporary Imaging Technician

LOCATION: Bloomfield Hills

GENERAL PURPOSE:   The law firm of Butzel Long is seeking a part-time Imaging Technician for its Bloomfield Hills office.  The Imaging Technician is responsible for imaging client data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• coordinate the imaging of closed files, including quality check to ensure completeness of scan;
• profile documents and store them in the DMS;
• edit records database to reflect conversion of records from paper to electronic;
• maintain confidentiality of records;
• compliance with retention policy; and
• other duties as requested by management.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to organize quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to professionally communicate at all levels;
• Must be flexible and be able to work cohesively in a high paced team environment;
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn and operate other programs;
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position;

• Excellent time management skills;

 EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree or currently enrolled in classes towards earning a degree

POSITION: Technical Training Specialist

LOCATION: Bloomfield Hills

GENERAL PURPOSE:   Butzel Long is seeking to hire a Technical Training Specialist to join its Information Technology Department in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office.  The position reports to the IT Applications and Training Manager, and is responsible for developing and delivering training in support of a wide range of highly integrated desktop, client/server, and SaaS applications in a legal environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and deliver appropriate learning content including instructor-led, virtual instructor-led and e-learning courses to Butzel Long employees and staff.
• Explore alternative training delivery methods to effectively optimize learning.
• Partner with internal individuals and teams to develop and deliver skills assessments to identify current organizational skill levels and identify opportunities for training.
• Develop training programs to target and close “skill gaps” and to raise productivity levels and effectiveness within the organization.
• Utilize metrics to measure and communicate progress against prepared quarterly training plans.
• Develop sources and libraries of content for e-learning; make recommendations for, implement, and manage Learning Management System to catalogue and manage the delivery of training.
• Manage relationships with the firm’s training vendors and partners.
• Work with internal and external individuals and teams to coordinate the delivery of training as appropriate for installations, upgrades, new-hires, and process changes.
• Perform as a Subject Matter Expert within the team on certain applications.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High-level competency with all Microsoft products and software, and related processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Experience with learning design and development software that is used for story-boarding and course development, such as Word, PowerPoint, Articulate, Captivate, or Camtasia.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to drive and contribute to multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to travel (up to 10%).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree
• Familiarity with legal environments and applications strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in a learning development and delivery role, supporting users in multiple locations.

POSITION:  Labor and Employment Associate

GENERAL PURPOSE:  Perform the general duties of an associate attorney by creating legal documents, attending hearings, conducting depositions, responding to EEOC and MDCR Charges, managing and advising clients on legal issues involving employees, and providing support and assistance to partner-level litigation attorneys during all phases of employment related litigation and traditional labor matters.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Counsel clients on labor and employment issues and compliance, employee discipline and discharge, etc.;
• Respond to EEOC and MDCR charges;
• Prepare legal briefs and other pleadings;
• Handle various aspects of employment related litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations and depositions;
• Demonstrate an ability to cultivate and generate new client relationships;
• Manage new and existing client relationships;
• Assist with all areas of discovery including, but not limited to: drafting discovery requests, responses to discovery requests, preparation of initial disclosures and witness preparation;
• Work with partner-level attorneys to determine documents and information to produce, manner of production, and selection of vendors.
• Prepare trial materials.
• Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post trial proceedings.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Significant experience in employment related litigation and client counseling;
• Traditional labor experience a plus;
• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in the use of on-line legal research services and legal resources available on the internet including Westlaw.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Must have sound judgment. 
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Actively involved in activities that may, over time, result in business development.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible to promptly become admitted
• At least 4 years as a practicing attorney.
• 4-7 years of experience

Please submit your resume and cover letter to recruiting@butzel.com.

For information regarding current career opportunities, please contact recruiting@butzel.com.