Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney for the Detroit Metropolitan Area in a full-time hybrid role. Office emphasis with some remote work, handling Employment, Personal Injury, and Business Litigation matters. JD required with Michigan bar eligibility; strong research, writing, and advocacy skills preferred.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, providing supervised legal advice, client meetings, discovery, and trial prep, while ensuring deadlines and ethics are maintained.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Bar admission or eligibility to practice in Michigan is required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions and contracts.
• Provide legal advice under supervision in various practice areas.
• Attend client meetings and conduct fact investigations.
• Prepare for hearings, depositions and assist in trial preparation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and manage assigned case files.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and procedural requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Contract drafting

Oral advocacy

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ethics and professionalism

Client service

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Bar admission or eligibility to practice in Michigan

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its team in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. This full-time hybrid role involves working primarily in the office with the option for some remote work. The firm handles employment law, personal injury, and business litigation matters, offering a dynamic environment with exposure to complex disputes and diverse client needs.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and contracts.
• Provide legal advice under supervision in various practice areas.
• Participate in client meetings and conduct fact investigations.
• Prepare for hearings, depositions, and assist in trial preparation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and manage assigned case files.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and procedural requirements.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in law with the ability to interpret statutes and case law.
• Knowledge of labor and employment law, including workplace rights.
• Experience providing legal advice with sound judgment.
• Advanced research skills using electronic databases.
• Effective negotiation skills to support settlement discussions.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to professional ethics and client service.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission, or eligibility for admission, to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Experience in personal injury, employment law, or business litigation preferred.

Benefits

• Exposure to complex legal disputes and diverse client needs.