Experienced Litigation Attorney with Depositions

Construction Association of Michigan; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney in Flint, MI seeks a litigation attorney to support attorneys in the Flint office. The ideal candidate will handle matters, provide research, draft documents and take depositions, with possible periodic work in Bloomfield Hills or Detroit.

Requirements include at least 5 years of litigation experience, deposition experience, and strong research, writing and communication skills. J.D. from ABA-approved law school and Michigan Bar in good standing are required.

Qualifications

• Have at least 5 years of experience in a litigation practice
• Deposition experience required
• Proficient and independent handling of litigation matters including commercial, premises, transportation, negligence, property damage, construction and/or personal injury
• Preferred: clerkship for a judge or court of appeals
• Excellent research, brief writing and communication skills required
• General litigation motion writing and courtroom oral skills
• Understanding of medical records
• Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules & Rules of Evidence
• Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Comfort with learning new software
• J.D. from ABA-approved law school
• Michigan Bar in good standing and active

Responsibilities

• Support Flint office attorneys by handling matters and providing research
• Draft documents and take depositions
• Be available to begin supporting the office in Flint, with possible periodic work in Bloomfield Hills or Detroit
• Demonstrate strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Manage complex and competitive litigation environments with significant client contact

Skills

Deposition experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Courtroom skills

Independent handling of litigation

Medical records understanding

Education

J.D. ABA-approved law school

Michigan Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Plunkett Cooney in Flint, MI seeks a litigation attorney to support attorneys in the Flint office. The ideal candidate will handle matters, provide research, draft documents and take depositions, with possible periodic work in Bloomfield Hills or Detroit.

Requirements include at least 5 years of litigation experience, deposition experience, and strong research, writing and communication skills. J.D. from ABA-approved law school and Michigan Bar in good standing are required.