Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate in Livonia, MI. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of experience in civil litigation, with a strong background in handling discovery, drafting and arguing motions, and taking depositions. Trial experience and familiarity with products liability, toxic tort, environmental, or cannabis regulatory and business matters are advantageous.

Duties

• Manage significant discovery processes, including document review.
• Conduct witness and expert depositions.
• Perform legal research and draft briefs.

Requirements

• 3-8 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Self-starter with excellent research skills using LexisNexis or Westlaw.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• High-level computer proficiency.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Proficient in legal research and brief writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional development.

The firm serves clients at a local, regional, and national level in high-stakes civil litigation matters. Its wide range of practice areas includes aviation law, appeals, business issues, commercial litigation, constitutional law, environmental law, family law, litigation, medical malpractice, real estate, and more. The firm's office is in Livonia, Michigan. Its corporate clients include start-ups, mid-sized and non-profit businesses, and publicly traded and multinational companies.