Associate Attorney, Warren, Michigan

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC.; Warren (MI); Remote; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Benefits with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training & Guidance

Job summary

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our Michigan practice. The ideal candidate has experience drafting pleadings and legal memoranda, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage a heavy workload while maintaining professionalism.

This role focuses on consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation. Headquarters are in New York, so communication with the main office is via email and phone from your remote role in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in Michigan.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Travel for in-court appearances is required.
• Located in or commutable to Warren, MI.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a heavy diversified caseload in Michigan.
• Communicate with clients regarding their matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda; review and draft agreements.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve claims.
• Legal research related to contract and consumer law.
• Travel for in-court appearances.

Skills

Legal drafting

Case management

Communication

Research

Ethical standards

Interpersonal skills

Education

Michigan Bar admission

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Associate Attorney, Warren, Michigan

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Legal - Attorney

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $90,000 / year

Description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors.

With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges.

If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

Associate Attorney

We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Michigan. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Candidates must be located in or within a commutable distance to Warren, MI to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Michigan.
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
• While this role is based from home, you will be required to travel for in court appearances.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in Michigan
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!

This Firm participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.