Associate Attorney — Dynamic Litigation & Transactions

SBS Law, PLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SBS Law, PLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its active Litigation division in Grand Rapids, MI. You will work directly with the Chief Litigation Attorney and senior staff on a hands-on mix of litigation and transactional work, spanning corporate and civil matters, real estate, domestic relations, estate planning, and expungements.

You will manage a varied docket, draft pleadings and discovery, appear in state courts, and collaborate closely with a paralegal team.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice in Michigan (or eligibility to waive in).
• 1–4 years of litigation experience; civil litigation or general practice background preferred. New admittees with strong clerkship or clinic experience are welcome to apply.
• Strong legal writing and research skills, with the ability to translate case law and statutes into practical positions.
• Comfort managing a varied, fast-moving docket rather than a single practice area — this division touches nearly every area of the firm except landlord-tenant and collections.
• Sound courtroom presence or a demonstrated willingness to develop one quickly.
• Organized, responsive, and comfortable working in Clio Manage and standard Microsoft/Google office tools.
• A team-first attitude — this role works in close daily coordination with Chief Litigation Attorney Todd Stuart and supporting paralegal staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload across corporate litigation, general civil litigation, and pre-litigation matters, from intake through discovery, motion practice, and resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, demand letters, and settlement agreements.
• Appear in Michigan state courts (circuit and district) for hearings, case evaluations, and mediations.
• Support transactional matters — business formation, entity governance, contract review and drafting, and real estate transactions.
• Assist with estate planning matters and, as needed, domestic relations and expungement proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties, keeping matters moving and clients informed.
• Partner closely with Todd Stuart on strategy, staffing, and deadlines, and coordinate with paralegal support on filings and case administration.
• Maintain accurate, timely time entries, task and deadline logging, and matter notes in Clio.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Time management

Team coordination

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Michigan bar license

Tools

Clio Manage

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

SBS Law, PLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its active Litigation division in Grand Rapids, MI. You will work directly with the Chief Litigation Attorney and senior staff on a hands-on mix of litigation and transactional work, spanning corporate and civil matters, real estate, domestic relations, estate planning, and expungements.

You will manage a varied docket, draft pleadings and discovery, appear in state courts, and collaborate closely with a paralegal team.