Associate Attorney

Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Employer Match

Promotion & Growth opportunities

Training & Guidance

Job summary

Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C. is seeking an associate attorney to join our established firm in Michigan. The candidate will work directly with associates and partners on corporate and litigation matters, with exposure to a wide range of civil litigation issues.

In-person collaboration with staff and attorneys is required. The role targets a recent graduate with up to 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include research, drafting, hearings, and client communications, with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Exceptional organizational & time-management skills and ability and experience meeting strict deadlines
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as work cohesively with staff, paralegals, partners, and management

Responsibilities

• Research and drafting pleadings, written discovery, motions, legal memoranda, and reviewing & drafting agreements.
• Analyzing and forming coherent and logical legal arguments
• Attending various hearings, depositions and legal proceedings both in-person and virtually
• Communicating with clients regarding legal matters and understanding and attending to client’s perspectives and needs.
• Communicating with counsel for opposing parties regarding procedural and substantive legal issues
• Maintaining an extensive and diversified caseload

Skills

Research skills

Drafting

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Ethics

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C. is seeking to add an associate attorney to its well-established and growing firm who is a recent graduate with up to 3 years experience to assist and work directly with other associate attorneys and partners on corporate and litigation matters. This associate position entails working in-person and directly with attorneys and support staff and imparts broad responsibilities and exposes the associate to a wide range of legal issues related to a variety of civil litigation matters. Candidates should possess the following skills, qualifications, and attributes:

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Exceptional organizational & time-management skills and ability and experience meeting strict deadlines
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as work cohesively with staff, paralegals, partners, and management

Responsibilities

• Research and drafting pleadings, written discovery, motions, legal memoranda, and reviewing & drafting agreements.
• Analyzing and forming coherent and logical legal arguments
• Attending various hearings, depositions and legal proceedings both in-person and virtually
• Communicating with clients regarding legal matters and understanding and attending to client’s perspectives and needs.
• Communicating with counsel for opposing parties regarding procedural and substantive legal issues
• Maintaining an extensive and diversified caseload

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Training & Guidance provided from experienced attorneys and staff
• 401(k) Benefits with Employer Match
• Excellent promotion & growth opportunities in a respected Michigan law firm established in 1951