Commercial Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney for its Detroit, MI office. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in handling commercial litigation matters.

Duties

• Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings.
• Manage the discovery process, including 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

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Familiarity with billing software.
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education

• JD degree from an accredited US law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan or have taken the Michigan Bar examination in the last 6 months and awaiting results.

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 the ability to integrate short-term and long-term goals.

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.