Associate Attorney needed for Livonia office

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its team in Livonia, MI. The ideal candidate must be licensed in Michigan and have 3-5 years of First- and Third-Party No-Fault Litigation experience.

Job Details:

• Draft complex motions, responses, and pleadings.
• Answer discovery requests and prepare initial disclosures.
• Summarize and analyze claim file materials.
• Conduct, summarize, and analyze depositions.
• Conduct necessary and appropriate discovery procedures.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated with developments in law.
• Understand medical, scientific, engineering, or similar issues and defenses in relevant cases.
• Assist in the management of litigated files from inception through trial.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of First- and Third-Party No-Fault Litigation experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• State Bar admission in Michigan.

Skills:

• Strong legal writing and drafting skills.
• Excellent analytical and research abilities.
• Proficient in legal research tools and databases.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

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.