Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Detroit is seeking a talented and driven Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate must have excellent research, writing, and communication skills. They should be licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan, or willing and able to become licensed, and in good standing. Exceptional writing, oral advocacy, and persuasive speaking skills are essential. The position requires 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably in a law firm setting.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research, analysis, and drafting of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare for and participate in trials and hearings.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategies and solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates and legal advice.
• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Attend court hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Michigan, or willingness and ability to become licensed.
• 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented approach to legal work.

Education:

Juris Doctorate (Required)

Certifications:

Admission to practice law in Michigan (Required)

Skills:

• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and persuasive speaking abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Experience with commercial litigation matters.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and rules.
• Client counseling and relationship management skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Access to industry-leading legal resources

With four offices in Michigan and over 150 attorneys, this is truly one of the greatest places to work. Concentrating on a broad civil and criminal practices, these attorneys represent a broad spectrum of clients who are industry leaders, both nationally and internationally, including publicly traded companies, privately held companies, financial institutions and foreign corporations. Although founded primarily to serve clients in a corporate capacity, this firm now offers expertise in financial institutions (large practice), IP, employee benefits, litigation, real estate, tax, trusts and estates and health care. This firm is looking for attorneys with top academic credentials and it attracts many candidates who have practiced at major law firms. Associates seem happy here -- perhaps because they are allowed to choose areas of concentration and their average billables are lower than at other comparable firms. Associates love the non-competitive environment here. These attorneys are extremely cooperative with one another and are focused on the growth and development of the firm. The professional development programs here are exceptional. This firm definitely gets our gold star for its high-quality work, great atmosphere and investment in the development of its attorneys.