Associate Attorney

Anansys Staffing LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Anansys Staffing LLC in Detroit, MI, seeks an Associate Attorney to work full time on-site, supporting litigation and advisory matters across diverse practice areas. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents, and provide legal analysis to support case strategy.

You will participate in client meetings, assist in discovery, and engage in negotiations, mediations, and court appearances under supervision, collaborating closely with partners and teammates

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active Michigan license.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting research memoranda.
• Effective negotiation skills for settlements and mediations.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Prior experience in litigation, insurance defense, or related practice areas is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal analysis to support case strategy.
• Participate in client meetings and assist in discovery and case preparation.
• Engage in negotiations, mediations, and court appearances as appropriate under supervision.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to deliver high-quality, timely legal services.

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting Pleadings

Negotiation

Oral Advocacy

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Michigan Law License

Tools

Electronic Research Tools

Job description

Role Description

Associate Attorneys will work full time on-site in Detroit, MI, supporting litigation and advisory matters across the firm's diverse practice areas. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and providing legal analysis to support case strategy. Associates will participate in client meetings, assist in discovery and case preparation, and engage in negotiations, mediations, and court appearances as appropriate under supervision. The role involves close collaboration with partners and other team members to deliver high-quality, timely legal services, while maintaining strong professional ethics and client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law with the ability to analyze statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to the firm's practice areas.
• Experience providing clear, practical Legal Advice to clients or internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in legal Research, including electronic research tools and drafting research memoranda.
• Effective Negotiation skills for settlement discussions, mediations, and client advocacy.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license (or eligibility for admission) to practice law in Michigan.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Prior experience in litigation, insurance defense, or related practice areas is preferred but not required.
• General Civil Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Commercial Litigation, Appellate, Professional Liability.