Associate Attorney

Sumner & Associates, P.C.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Bar dues paid

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Bonuses

Room to advance

Job summary

Sumner & Associates, P.C. in Rochester Hills, MI seeks an Associate Attorney with 0 to 3 years of experience. Recent graduates awaiting July 2026 Michigan Bar results are welcome to apply. You will meet with clients, appear in court, negotiate, draft, and manage your own matters in divorce, estate planning, and probate/trust administration.

This is not a back office role; you will have direct mentorship, real client responsibility, paralegal support, and opportunities for bonuses and advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong writer and confident communicator with clients, counsel, and the court.
• Comfortable with numbers and financial information.
• Organized, accountable, and eager to grow into an independent Michigan attorney.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, appear in court, negotiate, draft, and manage matters in divorce, estate planning, probate and trust administration.

Skills

Strong writer

Confident communicator

Attention to numbers

Organized

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

We're Hiring: Associate Attorney | Rochester Hills, MI

Ready to actually practice law?

Sumner & Associates, PC is a five star boutique firm serving families across Oakland and Macomb Counties, and we're growing. We're looking for an Associate Attorney with 0 to 3 years of experience. Recent graduates awaiting July 2026 Michigan Bar results are welcome to apply.

This is not a back office role. You'll meet with clients, appear in court, negotiate, draft, and manage your own matters in:

• Divorce and family law
• Estate planning
• Probate and trust administration

What you'll get:

• Direct mentorship from an attorney with 35+ years of experience
• Real client responsibility and courtroom experience
• Experienced paralegal support and established systems
• Paid bar dues, retirement benefits, and paid time off
• Performance bonuses and room to advance

What we're looking for:

• J.D. from an accredited law school (active Michigan license preferred)
• Strong writer and confident communicator with clients, counsel, and the court
• Comfortable with numbers and financial information
• Organized, accountable, and eager to grow into an independent Michigan attorney

We're not just filling a seat. We want someone to build a long term career with us.