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Detroit office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level litigation associate attorney with 5-7 years of experience. The candidate should have substantial experience with complex business litigations in state and federal courts, including discovery, drafting motions and briefs, conducting/defending depositions, preparing witnesses for testimony, and assisting in trial preparation. Experience appearing for trials, status conferences, arguing motions are preferred. AmLaw 100 experience is preferred. Must be in good standing and an active member of the State Bar of Michigan. Legal

The candidate should be a well-rounded, dynamic, highly-motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to thrive in a sophisticated practice in a busy, collegial environment. Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Must hold a J.D. from a top-tier, ABA-approved law school

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

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

The candidate will 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 senior litigation attorney with 6-12 years of experience. The candidate will manage files, supervise and manage client relationships and lead commercial cases. Should have portable business. Should have extensive experience in the southeast Michigan federal and state circuit courts. Experience with real estate and construction disputes is also desired. Admission to the Michigan Bar is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have excellent research and writing abilities.

This is an established leading firm in Michigan and is well known throughout the Midwest. The firm, which is over 130 years old, houses over 180 attorneys in eight offices. It represents industrial companies, health care and financial institutions, and public corporations. It also represents smaller to mid-size businesses. It is no wonder this firm is able to attract a huge array of talented professionals. This firm is committed to providing a collegial, supportive, worker-friendly environment for its attorneys. It has gone casual, promotes flexible working schedules and provides state of the art technology. In fact, associates are free to virtually commute via phone and data lines here and have the ability to set their own office schedules in accordance with client needs. In addition, after a few years at the firm, attorneys are given the opportunity to opt for a part-time working arrangement. When these attorneys say team they mean it. These people really enjoy working together.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Detroit office of our client seeks senior labor and employment attorney/counsel with ideally 6-13 years of litigation experience. Legal

The candidate should have outstanding writing skills, client service aptitude, and business development acumen are also key to success.

This is an established leading firm in Michigan and is well known throughout the Midwest. The firm, which is over 130 years old, houses over 180 attorneys in eight offices. It represents industrial companies, health care and financial institutions, and public corporations. It also represents smaller to mid-size businesses. It is no wonder this firm is able to attract a huge array of talented professionals. This firm is committed to providing a collegial, supportive, worker-friendly environment for its attorneys. It has gone casual, promotes flexible working schedules and provides state of the art technology. In fact, associates are free to virtually commute via phone and data lines here and have the ability to set their own office schedules in accordance with client needs. In addition, after a few years at the firm, attorneys are given the opportunity to opt for a part-time working arrangement. When these attorneys say team they mean it. These people really enjoy working together.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Detroit office of our client seeks appellate attorney with 3-7 years of experience in both state and federal courts. The candidate should preferably have experience with insurance coverage and municipal liability law. Legal

The candidate should have strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Litigation - Appellate

Full-Time

Detroit office of our client seeks appellate attorney with 5-7 years of experience. The candidate should have appellate experience in both state and federal courts. Experience with insurance coverage and municipal liability law is a plus. Legal

The candidate should have strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Litigation - Appellate

Full-Time

Detroit office of our client seeks attorney with 5-7 years of real estate defense and commercial litigation experience. Legal

The candidate should possess a hardworking aggressive nature, coupled with attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

This law firm was founded over four decades ago with experience in litigation involving malpractice or product liability cases. Their areas of practice include appellate, mass tort, insurance, immigration, government, employment, labor, real estate, workers' compensation, and general litigation. Their offices are located in Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.

Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Detroit office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Commercial Litigation Group. The candidate perform the general duties of an associate attorney by creating legal documents, attend hearings, conduct depositions, manage and advise clients on legal transactions, and provide high-level support and assistance to partner-level litigation attorneys during all phases of litigation. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and business in the litigation specialists of law. Manage new and existing client relationships. Attend legal proceedings, such as motion hearings, mediations and depositions, as necessary. Assist with all areas of discovery including, but not limited to: 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. Organize, review, and maintain documents produced; perform, supervise, or coordinate coding of case documents and development of databases and/or other litigation support applications. Review and analyze documents for responsiveness to discovery requests. Monitor the status and completeness of discovery responses. Review and assemble deposition, trial and motion exhibits. Index and summarize deposition testimony and exhibits. Gather impeaching materials for adverse experts including prior testimony, transcripts, articles, and publications. Prepare trial materials. Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post trial proceedings. Should have 2-10 years of experience. Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan. Legal

The candidate should have good organizational and project management skills. 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. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Ability to work collaboratively and as a member of a team with internal and external contacts. Ability to adapt to a changing environment and situations. Proven willingness to work hard in a fast-paced atmosphere.

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 - 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