Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation & Subrogation

Direct Counsel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Long-term care coverage

401(k)

PTO & paid holidays

Generous bonus structure

Job summary

Direct Counsel has partnered with a prestigious firm to recruit a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with a focus on property and energy subrogation. This role is based in Los Angeles, CA or Detroit, MI and offers hands-on case responsibility in sophisticated matters.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of civil litigation experience, strong legal writing, analytical and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage matters and deadlines independently; subrogation experience is a plus but not

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• California or Michigan Bar membership.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters and deadlines.
• Subrogation experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Handle depositions, court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop case strategy and work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and trial preparation.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on property and energy subrogation matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Time management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

CIVIL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY | PROPERTY & ENERGY SUBROGATION

Los Angeles, CA or Detroit, MI

Direct Counsel has partnered with a prestigious law firm specializing in property and energy subrogation to recruit a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney for its growing practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator who wants hands-on case responsibility, sophisticated matters, and long-term growth within a collaborative and highly regarded practice.

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Handle depositions, court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations
• Develop case strategy and work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Participate in settlement negotiations and trial preparation
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on property and energy subrogation matters
• Active California or Michigan Bar membership
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage matters and competing deadlines
• Subrogation experience is a plus, but not required
• Competitive compensation
• Very generous bonus structure
• Disability and long-term care coverage
• 401(k)
• PTO & paid holidays
• Collegial environment with opportunities for practice growth and promotion