Experienced Litigation Attorney — Michigan Practice

Plunkett Cooney, P.C

Michigan

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Plunkett Cooney, one of Michigan's oldest and largest law firms, seeks a litigation attorney to support the Flint office. The role involves handling matters, conducting research, drafting documents and taking depositions, with the potential for periodic work in Bloomfield Hills or Detroit.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation, deposition experience, and strong research, writing and communication skills, plus a JD from an ABA-approved law school and active Michigan Bar membership.

Qualifications

Have at least 5 years of experience in a litigation practice.
Deposition experience.
Be proficient and independent handling litigation matters such as commercial litigation, premises liability, transportation, general negligence, property damage, construction and/or personal injury related.
Prior work experience as a clerk for a judge or court of appeals preferred.
Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills are required.
General litigation motion writing and courtroom oral skills.
General understanding of medical records.
Working knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Rules of Evidence.
Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Comfort level with learning new computer software.
Be a member in good standing and active in the Michigan Bar.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys in the Flint office by handling matters and providing research.
Draft documents and take depositions.
Maintain strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills in client work.