Associate Attorney - Litigation

Orion Placement; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Michigan is seeking an associate to handle civil litigation and insurance defense matters, from initial assessment to resolution. The role offers meaningful responsibility and mentorship.

Hybrid work in Farmington Hills, MI, with three days in the office; candidates must be licensed in Michigan with 2+ years of experience. The firm emphasizes collaboration and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Civil litigation, insurance defense, PIP, or related litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow within a litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation and insurance defense matters from early case assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, correspondence, and case strategy materials.
• Participate in depositions, court hearings, motion practice, trial preparation, and client communications.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
• Work closely with partners, senior attorneys, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Analyze legal issues, develop litigation strategy, and help deliver practical solutions for clients.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture focused on strong advocacy, professionalism, and high-quality client service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Job description

• Join a fast-growing, highly respected Michigan law firm handling sophisticated litigation matters for a strong client base.
• Gain hands-on experience with depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, case strategy, and client-facing work.
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility and room to grow.
• Build your litigation career with a firm that offers the resources of a larger practice while maintaining an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture.
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term professional development opportunity.

Location

This is a hybrid position based in Farmington Hills, MI. Attorneys are expected to work in the office 3 days per week, with flexibility for focused work outside the office.

Note

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Michigan and have 2+ years of litigation experience.

About Us

We are a growing Michigan law firm known for handling complex legal matters with a practical, strategic, and client-focused approach. Our team works with businesses, insurers, public-sector clients, and individuals across a wide range of litigation matters, offering high-level legal work in a collaborative and professional environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle a variety of civil litigation and insurance defense matters from early case assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, correspondence, and case strategy materials.
• Participate in depositions, court hearings, motion practice, trial preparation, and client communications.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
• Work closely with partners, senior attorneys, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Analyze legal issues, develop litigation strategy, and help deliver practical solutions for clients.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture focused on strong advocacy, professionalism, and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Civil litigation, insurance defense, PIP, or related litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow within a litigation practice.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on meaningful litigation matters with real responsibility and mentorship.
• You will be part of a respected Michigan firm with a strong reputation and continued growth.
• You will join a collaborative team that values professional development, inclusion, and high-quality work.
• You will have the opportunity to build litigation skills across case strategy, written advocacy, depositions, and trial preparation.
• You will receive competitive compensation, benefits, and a career path with long-term upside.