Construction Litigation Attorney - Bloomfield Hills

PLUNKETT COONEY, PC; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the Midwest is seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney for its Bloomfield Hills, MI office. The ideal candidate will possess 3-7 years of litigation experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal environments.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in litigation matters.
• Experience in construction law, employment law, and transportation law preferred.
• Ability to manage and grow client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with matters in construction law and other areas of litigation.
• Draft pleadings, take depositions, and prepare discovery.
• Argue motions and manage complex client relationships.

Skills

Legal research

Legal brief writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Construction Litigation Attorney - Bloomfield Hills

Position: Construction Litigation Attorney

Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Plunkett Cooney, one of the largest and most accomplished law firms in the Midwest, is seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney to join our Bloomfield Hills, MI office. This attorney will assist with matters in the practice areas of construction law, as well as in other areas of litigation such as general commercial, architects and engineers’ liability, and insurance law.

The preferred candidate will be an experienced and versatile attorney with a client-centric philosophy and a demonstrated ability to compete and prosper in complex environments.

To be considered, candidates must have:

• At least three to- seven years of experience in litigation matters
• Experience in construction law, employment law, transportation law and education law preferred
• Experience in all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, taking depositions, preparing discovery, responding to discovery, drafting motions and arguing motions
• Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills
• The ability to manage and grow client relationships
• Strong analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• An active status and in the State Bar of Michigan
• The ability to work on a team and be responsive to other lawyers and clients
• The ability to learn new computer software systems

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to compete and prosper in highly competitive and complex environments and who has had significant client contact. Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills are also required.