Coverage Attorney: Contract

Secrest Wardle; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 165,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Coverage opportunities

Substantive litigation

Collegial team

Competitive pay per hour

Job summary

Secrest Wardle, a busy insurance defense firm, seeks an experienced litigation attorney for flexible, contract coverage on a fully remote basis. Ideal for a seasoned litigator who wants substantive work without the demands of full-time practice, with paid training on internal systems provided in-office.

Candidates should have 10+ years of litigation experience, be licensed in Michigan, and be able to handle hearings and depositions independently.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
• 10+ years of litigation experience.
• Comfortable handling court appearances and depositions independently.
• Reliable, responsive, and able to step into matters with minimal ramp-up.
• Strong advocacy and practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend and handle court appearances, including motion hearings and status conferences.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Provide litigation coverage for our team as needed.
• Opportunities to assist with motion practice or strategy, depending on interest.

Skills

Court appearances

Depositions

Litigation coverage

Education

Michigan Bar admission

Job description

We are a busy insurance defense firm seeking an experienced litigation attorney to provide coverage support on a flexible, contract basis.

This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator looking to stay engaged in substantive work without the demands of a full-time practice. Paid training on our internal systems will be provided (in-office). This is a fully remote position.

What You’ll Do

• Attend and handle court appearances, including motion hearings and status conferences
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Provide litigation coverage for our team as needed
• Opportunities to assist with motion practice or strategy, depending on interest

Work is available across a variety of matters

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
• 10+ years of litigation experience
• Comfortable handling court appearances and depositions independently
• Reliable, responsive, and able to step into matters with minimal ramp-up
• Strong advocacy and practical problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• True flexibility — choose when and how much you work
• Steady flow of coverage opportunities based on your availability
• Engagement in substantive litigation
• Collegial, supportive team environment
• Competitive hourly or per-assignment compensation