Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

Orion Placement; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Civil Litigation for a Troy, Michigan firm. The role offers hybrid flexibility and hands-on courtroom experience across complex civil matters.

The position requires a JD from an accredited law school, active Michigan Bar or eligibility, and 2+ years of civil litigation experience, with strong writing and advocacy skills. Salary ranges and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation-driven caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis on complex factual and legal issues.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials with increasing responsibility.
• Take and defend depositions, and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and legal staff on case strategy.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

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Organising Institution / Firm

Orion Placement

Rolling Basis (Official)

Troy, MI / Hybrid

$80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; Active Michigan Bar license or eligibility for prompt admission; 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred; strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Orion Placement is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Civil Litigation for a trial-focused law firm located in Troy, Michigan. The role offers hybrid flexibility and hands-on courtroom experience across complex civil matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active Michigan Bar license or eligibility for prompt admission
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage a litigation-driven caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and case analysis on complex factual and legal issues
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials with increasing responsibility
• Take and defend depositions, and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and legal staff on case strategy

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year plus performance-based bonuses

• Dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plan