Temporary Associate Attorney

Kitch Attorney & Counselors is a defense-oriented firm that is seeking attorney candidates for our Okemos office with a focus on Litigation matters. Qualifications/ Skills

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Effective at communicating complex information to stakeholders with a wide array of expertise in an accessible way

Excellent persuasive writing skills

Credible and discrete, with a high level of integrity and the ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information

Impeccable written and spoken language skills

Track record of nourishing and maintaining client and coworker relationships

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Strategic thinker who can prioritize and integrate short-term and long-term goals

Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with billing software

Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings

Assist with the discovery process by answering and issuing written discovery, administering depositions, and examining documents

Negotiate settlements

Perform legal research

Make court appearances as necessary

Conduct and summarize depositions

Minimum Education Requirements:

JD degree from an accredited US law school

Licensed to practice law in Michigan or

Taken the Michigan Bar examination in the last 6 months and awaiting results