Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its Detroit, MI office, focusing on medical malpractice and litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in these areas.

Duties

• Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings.
• Participate in the discovery process by issuing and answering written discovery, administering depositions, and examining documents.
• Negotiate settlements and perform legal research.
• Make court appearances as necessary.
• Conduct and summarize depositions.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in medical malpractice and litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Michigan or have taken the Michigan Bar examination in the last six months and awaiting results.

Education

• JD degree from an accredited US law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective at communicating complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong persuasive writing skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with billing software.

Benefits

This law firm was founded over four decades ago with experience in litigation involving malpractice or product liability cases. Their areas of practice include appellate, mass tort, insurance, immigration, government, employment, labor, real estate, workers' compensation, and general litigation. Their offices are located in Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.