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Experienced Litigation Attorney - Personal In Full Time Southfield, MI, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1051 Salary: $200,000.00 Annually Litigation Attorney $200,000 Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities Southfield, Michigan | Full-Time Build Your Career. Make an Impact. Grow With Us. Buckfire Law has been advocating for injury victims since 1969, but we are always looking forward. We are a growing firm that combines decades of experience with modern technology, a strong team culture, and a commitment to creating opportunities for our people to grow. We continue to invest in our team, our systems, and the way we work, building on a strong history while creating what’s next. We know choosing your next firm is about more than salary. It is about how you work, the support you have around you, the tools available to you, and whether the opportunity fits the career and life you want. What You Can Expect at Buckfire We value work-life balance and give our attorneys the flexibility to manage demanding careers while still having time for life outside of work. Our attorneys receive unlimited remote-work flexibility, unlimited sick time, dedicated vacation PTO packages, and paid holidays . We believe experienced attorneys should have the flexibility to manage their work professionally while continuing to meet the needs of their clients, cases, and team. This position also offers a $200,000 base salary plus additional bonus opportunities , employer-sponsored health insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k), paid Bar dues, paid MAJ dues, and paid professional conferences. Modern Technology. Strong Support. We invest in modern technology because attorneys should spend their time practicing law, not working around outdated systems. We continually evaluate and integrate leading technology into our case-management and litigation processes to improve efficiency, organization, communication, and case preparation. Our attorneys work alongside experienced legal assistants, paralegals, and other legal professionals who help move cases forward and provide strong day-to-day support. Meaningful Cases. Meaningful Impact. Our attorneys represent individuals and families whose lives have been changed by serious injuries. Matters include motor vehicle accidents, third-party auto claims, first-party No-Fault matters, premises liability, dog attacks, sexual assault matters, catastrophic injuries, and other significant personal injury claims. The Role As a Litigation Attorney, you will manage significant personal injury matters through litigation and resolution. You will develop case strategy, conduct and defend depositions, draft and argue motions, prepare briefs and pleadings, conduct legal research and case evaluations, participate in mediations and court proceedings, negotiate settlements, work with expert witnesses, communicate directly with clients, and prepare matters for trial. You will work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, experts, and firm leadership while maintaining ownership of your cases and strategy. What We’re Looking For Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Michigan and in good standing. We are looking for significant civil litigation experience, strong deposition and motion-practice skills, excellent research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy abilities, and the ability to independently manage complex matters. Personal injury experience, including third-party automobile and first-party No-Fault litigation, is strongly preferred. Trial experience is also strongly preferred. Coming From the Defense Side? We want to hear from you. Strong insurance-defense and civil-litigation experience can translate extremely well to plaintiff practice. Understanding how claims are evaluated, defended, negotiated, and litigated provides valuable insight when representing injured clients. If your litigation background aligns with what we are looking for and you are interested in exploring plaintiff-side practice, we encourage you to apply. Why Buckfire? Our culture is guided by six Core Values: Teamwork. Professionalism. Compassion. Integrity. Accountability. Smart. We are looking for attorneys who want more than another job. We want professionals who are ready to build their career, make an impact, and grow with us. If that sounds like the next step you are looking for, we would like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evolving Solution Services