Investigations And White Collar Defense Associate Attorney

Job Title: Investigations And White Collar Defense Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Detroit, MI is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Associate Attorney with experience in investigations and white-collar defense to join its dedicated legal team. This role involves providing clients with top-tier legal counsel in high-stakes internal investigations, crisis management, and defense against regulatory scrutiny. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex legal matters involving federal and state law enforcement agencies.

Duties:

• Assist in representing clients during sophisticated internal investigations.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement.
• Respond to government subpoenas and information requests.
• Provide counsel to clients under investigation or facing law enforcement scrutiny.
• Advise crime victims and witnesses on legal rights and options.
• Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality legal work and creative problem-solving.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Continuously seek opportunities for professional development and networking.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a state or federal prosecutor (additional law firm experience preferred).
• Established relationships with law enforcement at local, state, and federal levels.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently under time constraints.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited institution.

Certifications:

• Must be a licensed Michigan attorney in good standing or eligible for admission to the jurisdiction.

Skills:

• High level of responsiveness and creativity in legal problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure legal situations.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to process complex legal information.
• Strong networking and business development capabilities.

Job Location:

• Detroit, MI

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Student loan refinancing and consolidation services.
• Open/flexible vacation policy.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development and legal training support.
• Well-being programs and workstyle flexibility assistance.

This is a large Michigan-based law firm that provides full legal services to its clients, and is a general purpose business law firm. Its lawyers are academically and professionally accomplished attorneys, and all take their jobs and the service they provide to their clients very seriously. The firms clients are stable and have been with the firm for a long time. Compensation is very competitive with other firms in town, and most lawyers work hard at the firm. The firm has been consistently recognized by Chambers as the best law firm in Michigan for Corporate/M&A, Litigation, and Real Estate. It is growing significantly in IP.