General Liability & Auto Defense Attorney Job in Farmington Hills, MI Near Me - 377173 | BCGSearch.com

General Liability & Auto Defense Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Michigan - Farmington Hills

Job ID 4G88377173

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 5 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Litigation - General (consumer)Insurance Defense - GeneralTrucking and Auto Defense

2025-06-08 20:46:32

A law firm seeks a seasoned litigation attorney to join its Michigan office and spearhead the defense of general liability and automobile negligence matters.

Duties

  • Lead strategy development for complex liability and auto-related cases

  • Oversee and coordinate all aspects of discovery, including document review and deposition preparation

  • Draft and argue dispositive motions and pleadings

  • Represent clients at court appearances, hearings, and trials

  • Collaborate with senior counsel on case evaluations and settlement negotiations

  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collegial, team-oriented practice environment

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years’ experience defending general liability, negligence, or automobile claims

  • Proven track record handling depositions, motions practice, and courtroom advocacy

  • Ability to manage a substantial caseload with limited oversight

  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on client needs

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with clients, experts, and opposing counsel

Education

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

  • Admission to the Michigan State Bar in good standing

Skills

  • Advanced legal drafting and motion-writing proficiency

  • Effective case and file management capabilities

  • Collaborative team player with mentorship aptitude

  • Self-starter with the capacity to work independently under pressure

  • Proficient use of litigation support technologies and e-discovery platforms

This Michigan law firm was founded over three decades ago and is known for creatively handling complex legal cases. Their areas of practice include class actions, entertainment law, eminent domain, real property, wrongful adoption, cemetery law, municipal law, and more. The firm is located in Farmington Hills and Lansing.

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