Hands-On Commercial Litigation Associate — Trial-Ready

Beacon Hill; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal in Michigan seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. You will be on the front lines of sophisticated commercial litigation, handling pleadings, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.

This role offers substantive responsibility beyond document review, with direct guidance from experienced trial lawyers, lean teams, and mentorship to develop into a well‑rounded litigator.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, ideally in a law firm setting.
• Strong commercial litigation background, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and case strategy.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Interest in taking ownership of matters and gaining meaningful courtroom and trial experience.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar, or eligibility and willingness to become admitted in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Active litigation involvement from early case assessment through resolution.
• Take on substantive responsibility and work directly with experienced trial lawyers.
• Develop into a well‑rounded litigator within lean case teams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case strategy

Ownership of matters

Education

Michigan Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal in Michigan seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. You will be on the front lines of sophisticated commercial litigation, handling pleadings, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.

This role offers substantive responsibility beyond document review, with direct guidance from experienced trial lawyers, lean teams, and mentorship to develop into a well‑rounded litigator.