Associate Attorney

Sumner & Associates; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Courtroom experience

Paralegal support

Bar dues paid

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Sumner & Associates, PC in Rochester Hills, MI is hiring an Associate Attorney with 0–3 years of experience. You will meet clients, appear in court, negotiate, draft, and manage your own matters across divorce, estate planning, and probate.

You’ll receive direct mentorship from a veteran attorney, real client responsibility, strong paralegal support, and benefits including bar dues, retirement, and paid time off. A path to growth and long-term career is emphasized.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active Michigan license are required.
• Strong writing and speaking skills with clients, counsel, and the court.
• Comfortable interpreting numbers and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and manage your own matters.
• Appear in court and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Grow into an independent Michigan attorney within the firm.

Skills

Writer

Client communication

Court appearance

Negotiation

Time management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active Michigan license

Job description

About the job

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.

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 and an active Michigan license
• 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.