General Civil Liability Litigation

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-exposure liability defense matters rather than routine volume litigation
• Take meaningful ownership of cases while continuing to develop under experienced attorneys
• Gain exposure to sophisticated corporate clients, insurance carriers, and risk management professionals
• Build deeper experience with depositions, expert witnesses, litigation strategy, mediation, and trial preparation
• Join a collaborative team that values intelligence, curiosity, coachability, and long-term professional growth
• Develop toward greater responsibility and first-chair trial opportunities
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that combines in-person collaboration with work-from-home flexibility

Location: Hybrid in Southfield, Michigan, conveniently located near Detroit. Tuesday and Thursday are team-wide in-office days.

Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Michigan and have at least 3+ years of directly relevant general civil liability litigation experience. We strongly prefer 5+ years, but will consider attorneys with 3+ years based on the sophistication of their work and demonstrated independence.

About Us

We are an established Michigan litigation practice known for sophisticated legal work, strong client relationships, and a collaborative approach to professional development. Our attorneys work closely with corporate entities, insurance carriers, and risk management professionals while receiving opportunities to grow into increasingly responsible roles. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle sophisticated general civil liability and liability defense matters with increasing independence
• Work on cases involving bodily injury, premises liability, construction liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, transportation or trucking liability, products liability, municipal liability, and related matters
• Analyze liability, damages, exposure, statutes, case law, and other legal issues affecting case strategy
• Develop thoughtful litigation strategies for complex and high-exposure matters
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written work
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions, including depositions involving lay witnesses and experts as appropriate
• Manage discovery and work with expert witnesses
• Participate in mediation, settlement strategy, negotiations, and case preparation
• Prepare matters for trial and assume increasing responsibility as experience growsCommunicate directly and professionally with sophisticated clients
• Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys while remaining receptive to coaching and feedback

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Michigan law license
• 3+ years of directly relevant general civil liability litigation experience
• 5+ years of experience strongly preferred
• Meaningful experience in one or more areas such as premises liability, general liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, transportation or trucking litigation, products liability, municipal liability, or construction liability
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Experience managing discovery, depositions, motions, and litigation strategy
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Professional, polished, and comfortable communicating directly with clients
• Collaborative, coachable, intellectually curious, and motivated to continue developing
• High-exposure case experience is strongly preferred
• Experience representing sophisticated corporate clients is a plus
• Experience deposing highly technical expert witnesses is a plus
• Trial experience is a plus but is not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on challenging matters that allow you to sharpen substantive litigation skills
• You will have room to take ownership while still benefiting from mentorship and feedback
• You will interact with sophisticated clients and develop a strong client-facing presence
• You will join colleagues who value collaboration rather than ego
• You will have a clear opportunity to grow into greater responsibility and trial work
• You will have a hybrid work structure with consistent in-person collaboration days

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance