Associate Attorney: Hands-on Civil Litigation & Trials

Orion Placement

Flint (MI)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Troy, Michigan seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage a rigorous caseload from inception to resolution. You will draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, conduct complex legal research, and appear in court for hearings and trials with increasing responsibility.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partners and staff, strong client communication, and timely case management in a dynamic, hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters with attention to detail and deadlines.
Professional judgment, integrity, and a team-oriented mindset.

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, paralegals, and legal staff on case strategy.
Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel.
Maintain organized case files and meet litigation deadlines in a fast-paced environment.