Associate Attorney needed for Livonia office

Job Overview:

A growing law firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with 0 to 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation. The ideal candidate will have experience in first and third-party No-Fault, bodily injury, and breach of contract cases. Attorneys will be responsible for drafting pleadings, responding to discovery, taking depositions, attending court hearings, and managing client communications. This opportunity offers a good work-life balance in a family-oriented environment, with ample support for professional development.

Location:

• Livonia, MI

Duties:

• Draft pleadings and other legal documents

• Prepare and respond to discovery requests

• Take and defend depositions

• Attend court hearings and assist in trial preparation

• Report to clients on case developments and status

• Manage various legal tasks to support the advancement of litigated cases

Requirements:

• Member of the Michigan Bar Association (Required)

• 0 to 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation (Preferred)

• Strong analytical and legal research skills (Required)

• Excellent writing skills (Required)

• Experience in taking and defending depositions (Preferred)

• Courtroom experience (Preferred)

• Ability to commute to Livonia, MI (Required)

• Ability to relocate to Livonia, MI before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Member of the Michigan Bar Association (Required)

Skills:

• Insurance defense litigation (No-Fault, bodily injury, breach of contract)

• Legal research and writing

• Deposition skills (taking and defending)

• Courtroom experience

• Client communication and case management

• Time management and multitasking

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

This full-service law firm headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, has another office in Dexter, Michigan, and specializes in civil litigation. Many cases that the firm handles involve the defense of catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death claims. The firm's practice areas include insurance defense, insurance coverage, corporate defense, healthcare, and appeals. Its team of trial attorneys has nearly 100 years of combined experience in these fields of law.