Interdepartmental Attorney

Job Overview:
A dynamic law firm is seeking talented and energetic attorney to join its Interdepartmental Attorney (IDA) group in Detroit. This unique position offers a rewarding career path without the pressures of partnership, allowing attorneys to focus on sophisticated legal work while maintaining a work-life balance.

Location:
Detroit, Michigan

Duties:

• Conduct high-quality legal research and writing.
• Communicate effectively at all levels within the firm.
• Manage time and resources efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Gain experience in various practice areas, including M&A due diligence, contract negotiation, and litigation e-discovery.
• Utilize technology for document review and project management.
• Collaborate on the firm's initiatives related to practice technologies and legal project management.
• Demonstrate commitment to ethics and professionalism in all work.
• Take ownership of assignments and manage projects to successful completion.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in due diligence and/or litigation discovery.
• Proven experience with document collections, searches, reviews, and productions.
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited institution.
• Active attorney license in Michigan, Illinois, or Washington, D.C.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed attorney in good standing in Michigan.

Skills:

• Outstanding interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Adaptability and flexibility in implementing new ideas and approaches.
• Strong technological skills with a willingness to learn new applications.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Student loan refinancing and consolidation services.
• Open/flexible vacation policy.
• 401(k) plan and generous paid parental leave.
• Strong support for legal training and business development.

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.