Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A prominent Michigan-based law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney. This role involves representing clients in complex litigation matters, including business disputes, real property issues, personal injury cases, and estate litigation. The position requires a highly skilled litigator with a strong background in civil litigation and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Location:

• Kalamazoo, Michigan

Duties:

• Represent clients in various court proceedings across business, real property, personal injury, and estate litigation matters
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents on behalf of clients
• Provide legal counsel to clients regarding business and transactional matters
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for favorable resolutions in legal disputes
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and adhere to relevant regulations

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience
• Strong familiarity with legal documentation and case preparation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients and manage client relationships effectively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective client advocacy and collaboration

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the State of Michigan

Skills:

• Proficient in legal research, analysis, and case strategy development
• Strong negotiation skills and a solution-oriented approach to litigation
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases with attention to detail
• High ethical standards and commitment to legal compliance

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans

This Michigan-based full service law firm provides legal representation to clients in a broad range of cases. Its key practice areas include business law, estate planning, general litigation, construction law, real estate, life science, mergers and acquisitions, probate, trust administration, guardianship and conservatorship, trust litigation, probate litigation, adoptions, medicaid planning, and elder law. The firm's offices are located in Grand Rapids, Paw Paw, and Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois.