Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a well-established Michigan law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal work, complex matters, and long-term client relationships.
- Step into a litigation role with meaningful courtroom, deposition, client counseling, and case strategy opportunities.
- Work on sophisticated employment law and commercial litigation matters, not repetitive low-level defense work.
- Be part of a collaborative, professional team that values strong writing, judgment, work ethic, and attorney development.
- Competitive compensation, bonus potential based on profitability, and flexibility for a standout candidate.
Location: This is an on-site role based in Troy, Michigan. Attorneys should be local to the area and licensed to practice in Michigan.
Note: Michigan Bar admission, litigation experience, and a background in employment law, commercial litigation, or closely related civil litigation are required.
About Us
We are a full-service Michigan law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence, client service, and results across a broad range of practice areas. Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters for businesses, individuals, public entities, and organizations throughout Michigan. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Handle litigation matters with a focus on employment law, commercial litigation, or both.
- Represent clients in disputes involving employment claims, civil rights matters, non-compete and trade secret issues, wage and hour claims, business disputes, and related litigation.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and develop thoughtful case strategy.
- Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and participate in hearings, court appearances, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Counsel clients on employment law issues, litigation risk, dispute strategy, and practical business solutions.
- Work directly with experienced attorneys while continuing to build litigation, trial, and client-facing skills.
- Manage deadlines, case files, discovery, and client communications with professionalism and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
- 3+ years of attorney experience.
- Litigation experience required, preferably in employment law, commercial litigation, civil rights defense, wage and hour claims, non-compete matters, trade secrets, or business disputes.
- Deposition experience strongly preferred.
- Strong interest in appearing in court, learning trial skills, and developing as a hands-on litigator.
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong professional judgment, problem-solving ability, organization, and work ethic.
- Must be proactive, resourceful, responsive, and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- You will work on meaningful litigation matters with real opportunity to grow as a courtroom attorney.
- You will be surrounded by experienced attorneys who value quality work and professional development.
- You will join a respected Michigan firm with a strong platform, broad practice depth, and established client relationships.
- You will have the opportunity to build long-term litigation skills, including depositions, court appearances, client counseling, and trial preparation.
- You will be part of a collaborative, friendly, and professional environment where strong performers can thrive.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance