Experienced Litigation Associate — Trials & Strategy

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 215,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Long term disability

Flexible spending

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Bonus

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Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate in Detroit to join our team. The ideal candidate has 5-6 years of complex litigation, including drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, managing depositions, and making courtroom appearances, including arguing motions.

The role offers opportunities to participate in trials and arbitration hearings (first or second chair) while developing, researching, and executing overall case strategy.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of complex litigation experience.
• Drafting pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Courtroom appearances including arguing motions.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Manage depositions and witness preparation.
• Make courtroom appearances including arguing motions.
• Handle trials and arbitration hearings (first or second chair).
• Develop, research, and execute overall case strategy.

Skills

Complex litigation

Deposition management

Courtroom advocacy

Arbitration experience

Legal research & writing

Job description

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate in Detroit to join our team. The ideal candidate has 5-6 years of complex litigation, including drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, managing depositions, and making courtroom appearances, including arguing motions.

The role offers opportunities to participate in trials and arbitration hearings (first or second chair) while developing, researching, and executing overall case strategy.