Civil Litigation Attorney

Civil Litigation AttorneyThe Bloomfield Hills, MI office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing civil defense litigation team.This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated employment litigation and commercial litigation matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing professionals, businesses, and insurers in complex litigation matters.The ideal candidate will have between 3 to 5 years of civil defense litigation experience. This position provides the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters.ResponsibilitiesHandle all phases of commercial litigation and labor & employment litigation cases from inception through resolutionDraft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, breach of contracts, and other litigation-related documentsConduct legal research, assist with litigation strategy, and case analysisManage discovery, prepare for, and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparationCommunicate directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and witnesses while providing regular case updates and strategic guidanceCollaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation mattersProvide proactive case management and client reportingQualificationsAdmission to practice in Michigan required3 to 5 years of commercial litigation and/or labor & employment litigation experienceStrong writing, research, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environmentStrong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skillsPreferred ExperienceInsurance defense litigationExperience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearancesExperience managing matters independentlyWhy Join Kaufman Dolowich?Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and supportSignificant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancementUnlimited PTO for AttorneysCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageRobust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunitiesMeaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience