Commercial Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with approximately four years of experience to join its team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This role offers the opportunity to engage in sophisticated legal work and take on significant responsibilities early in one's career.

Duties

• Draft substantive briefs and dispositive motions.
• Manage discovery processes effectively.
• Take and defend depositions with appropriate support.
• Prepare witnesses for legal proceedings.
• Work directly with clients to address their legal needs.

Requirements

• Approximately four years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with depositions and discovery.
• Comfortable managing assignments from start to finish.
• Licensed in Michigan or Ohio, or eligible for admission by examination or waiver.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in Michigan or Ohio.

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engagement in sophisticated legal work.

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.