Corporate Litigation Senior Attorney

Hunturo; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Butzel is seeking a standout attorney with at least 6 years of commercial litigation experience to join a growing Southwest Michigan team. The role involves representing clients in trials and hearings, drafting pleadings, and managing discovery and settlements.

Ideal candidates will mentor junior attorneys, oversee case files, and collaborate with paralegals and staff to deliver exceptional client service and results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and oral advocacy abilities.
• Experience providing client service with standards of excellence and hospitality.
• Experience overseeing case files and deadlines using practice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and represent clients in litigation proceedings including trials, hearings, discovery, and motions.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlements, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions and interact with expert witnesses.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys in the firm.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced attorneys in litigation.
• Maintain responsive communication with colleagues and clients regarding case developments.
• Develop legal strategies tailored to clients’ needs.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client service

Case management

Education

Law degree from accredited school

Job description

A law firm is seeking a standout candidate with at least 6 years of commercial litigation experience to join a growing team in Southwest Michigan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare for and represent clients in litigation proceedings, including trials, hearings, discovery, motion practice, etc.
• Construct and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions and interact with expert witnesses.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys within the firm.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and mentoring to attorneys with less litigation experience, including reviewing work product and supporting their professional development.
• Maintain responsive communication with other Firm attorneys and clients regarding case developments.
• Provide legal counsel and develop case strategies tailored to clients’ unique needs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to provide client service befitting Butzel standards of excellence and hospitality.
• Oversee case files and manage deadlines efficiently using legal practice management systems.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
• Must have at least 6 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Admitted to practicing law in the state of Michigan.
• Have experience within the practice area of commercial litigation.
• Supervisory and mentoring experience a plus.