Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Beacon Hill; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Beacon Hill Legal in Michigan seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. You will be on the front lines of sophisticated commercial litigation, handling pleadings, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.

This role offers substantive responsibility beyond document review, with direct guidance from experienced trial lawyers, lean teams, and mentorship to develop into a well‑rounded litigator.

Formación

• 3+ years of litigation experience, ideally in a law firm setting.
• Strong commercial litigation background, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and case strategy.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Interest in taking ownership of matters and gaining meaningful courtroom and trial experience.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar, or eligibility and willingness to become admitted in Michigan.

Responsabilidades

• Active litigation involvement from early case assessment through resolution.
• Take on substantive responsibility and work directly with experienced trial lawyers.
• Develop into a well‑rounded litigator within lean case teams.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case strategy

Ownership of matters

Educación

Michigan Bar admission or eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Beacon Hill Legal is working with a highly regarded litigation boutique in Michigan in its search for a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to be on the front lines of sophisticated commercial litigation and gain meaningful hands-on experience in the courtroom, in depositions, in motion practice, and through trial preparation.

This is not a role limited to document review or behind-the-scenes support. The firm staffs matters with lean teams, giving associates the opportunity to take on substantive responsibility, work directly with experienced trial lawyers, and develop into well-rounded litigators.

About the Opportunity

The firm is known for handling high-stakes commercial disputes and providing associates with direct exposure to case strategy, client service, written advocacy, depositions, hearings, and trial-related work. Associates in this group are expected to actively litigate, think strategically, and contribute meaningfully to matters from early case assessment through resolution.

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of litigation experience, ideally in a law firm setting
• Strong commercial litigation background, including experience with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and case strategy
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Interest in taking ownership of matters and gaining meaningful courtroom and trial experience
• Admission to the Michigan Bar, or eligibility and willingness to become admitted in Michigan

Why This Role

• Work with a team of true commercial litigators on sophisticated matters
• Gain real litigation experience, including opportunities to take depositions, argue motions, and participate in trial preparation
• Join a growing practice with strong mentorship and substantive associate involvement
• Be part of a Michigan-based litigation boutique known for high-level work and lean case teams
• Develop a long-term litigation practice in a collaborative, trial-focused environment

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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