Litigation Associate

Job Overview

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

Duties

• Manage significant discovery projects, 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.
• Proficient in writing and communication.
• High-level computer proficiency.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Michigan.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD), Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.

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.