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Detroit office of an AmLaw firm seeks trial and dispute resolution associate attorney with 5 years of complex litigation experience. The candidate should have experience with the following: drafting complaints, answers, and other pleadings; participating in development of the strategy for written and deposition discovery; preparing written discovery and taking depositions; researching and drafting motions and handling motion hearings; preparation for and participation in trials, arbitrations and evidentiary hearings; and meeting and conferring with opposing counsel. Legal

enjoy providing valuable analysis and strategy on a variety of cases; have stellar academic credentials; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A terrific national firm with an especially strong Mid-Atlantic presence, this firm is known for empowering associates with substantive work early on in their careers. The firm boasts strong corporate, litigation, and intellectual property departments, as well as a newly minted and fast-growing Health Sciences Department.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Detroit office of our client seeks labor and employment associate attorney with 4-7 years of experience. The candidate will perform the general duties of an associate attorney by creating legal documents, attending hearings, conducting depositions, responding to EEOC and MDCR Charges, managing and advising clients on legal issues involving employees, and providing support and assistance to partner-level litigation attorneys during all phases of employment related litigation and traditional labor matters. Will counsel clients on labor and employment issues and compliance, employee discipline and discharge. Respond to EEOC and MDCR charges. Prepare legal briefs and other pleadings. Handle various aspects of employment related litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations and depositions. Assist with all areas of discovery including: drafting discovery requests, responses to discovery requests, preparation of initial disclosures and witness preparation. Work with partner-level attorneys to determine documents and information to produce, manner of production, and selection of vendors. Prepare trial materials. Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post trial proceedings. Traditional labor experience is a plus. Must be admitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible to promptly become admitted. Legal

The candidate should have excellent research and writing skills; Good organizational and project management skills are needed. Must be proficient in the use of on-line legal research services and legal resources available on the internet including Westlaw. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are essential. Must have sound judgment. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Be actively involved in activities that may, over time, result in business development. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.

One of the largest and established law firms based in Michigan, with offices in Michigan and elsewhere, this firm has played and continues to play significant role in industrial and manufacturing industries in and around Detroit. This is a full service law firm, whose practice area includes corporate, litigation, tax, intellectual property, and other types of law. The firm has an impressive list of global clients. The lawyers graduated from both regional and national law schools, with high academic honors. The environment at the firm is collegial, but lawyers are expected to work hard and long. Fortunately, lawyers are compensated well at the firm, and generally its lawyers enjoy their work and their colleagues. An excellent opportunity awaits outstanding attorneys with top credentials.

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Full-Time

Detroit AmLaw office is seeking a products liability attorney with 3-4 years of experience. Legal

One of the largest and oldest firms in Michigan, this highly respected powerhouse has serviced its clients for over 100 years and has offices throughout Michigan, on the east and south coasts and in Europe. This firm provides general legal services in the traditional practice areas including banking, business, litigation, labor and employment, IP and e-commerce, employee benefits, trusts and estates and tax. It also has several specialty areas including financial institutions, health care, immigration, insurance, real estate, and telecommunications. Interestingly enough, as old as this firm is, it has really tapped into a successful approach to providing legal services to its varied clients. It hires professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds with different skill sets. Many of the attorneys at this firm have accounting, engineering, political, economics, mathematics, tax, and business management backgrounds. The firm has also been known to hire former in-house counsel. This diversity helps the firm service its broad range of clients, which include individuals, small, medium and large businesses, publicly traded companies, trusts, and hospitals. This firm hires laterals but does so for specific needs. It seeks team players who have a variety of skills, fit within the firm's current practice area framework and who add some additional value to the firm. If you fit this bill, you'll thrive at this firm.

Litigation - Product Liability and Mass Torts

Full-Time