Civil Litigation Associate: Autonomy, Growth, Courtroom Impact

Orion Placement; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Bar dues & CLE

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Traverse City, MI seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage a diverse caseload, develop strategies, and advocate for clients at hearings, mediations, and negotiations. You will draft pleadings and other documents while maintaining direct client relationships.

Candidates must have a JD, active Michigan Bar license, and 5+ years of substantive civil litigation experience. Municipal/public-entity exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and competing deadlines.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters from initial investigation through settlement or trial.
• Develop litigation strategies, evaluate case exposure, and recommend effective solutions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, and prepare witnesses.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while maintaining direct client relationships.
• Handle general civil litigation, insurance defense, and potential municipal or public-sector matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer in Traverse City, MI seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage a diverse caseload, develop strategies, and advocate for clients at hearings, mediations, and negotiations. You will draft pleadings and other documents while maintaining direct client relationships.

Candidates must have a JD, active Michigan Bar license, and 5+ years of substantive civil litigation experience. Municipal/public-entity exposure is a plus.