Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with approximately four years of experience to join its Ann Arbor, Michigan office. This role involves significant responsibility, including drafting briefs and motions, managing discovery, and working directly with clients.

Duties

• Draft substantive briefs and dispositive motions.
• Manage discovery processes effectively.
• Take and defend depositions with appropriate support.
• Prepare witnesses for legal proceedings.
• Collaborate directly with clients on case matters.

Requirements

• Approximately four years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in a law firm setting preferred.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Deposition and discovery experience.
• Comfortable managing assignments independently.
• Licensed in Michigan or eligible for admission by examination or waiver.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

This small firm has attorneys with diverse backgrounds with varying business and practical experiences and personal and professional interests. Their clients are diverse in size and character, for they represent individuals in their personal and business concerns, trusts and estates, publicly traded and multinational companies, and many start-up, small, and medium-sized businesses. The work environment has a closely-knit collegial feeling to it. Attorneys pride themselves on their values because they provide the underpinnings for the way they run their business, the way they treat their clients, and the way they work with each other. They strive to be honest and fair; to treat all as valued members of their team; to mentor others and strive for their successes. Attorneys here are committed to working together and serving their communities through pro bono work.