Hybrid Trial Attorney - Civil Litigation Specialist

Orionplacement; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Troy, Michigan, is seeking a civil litigation attorney to manage a litigation-driven caseload from inception through resolution, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda, and appear in court with increasing responsibility.

You will work closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and staff, leveraging strong writing, research, and advocacy skills; active Michigan Bar admission (or eligibility) and 2+ years' civil litigation experience are preferred; hybrid

Qualifications

• Active Michigan Bar license or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 2+ years civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with deadlines.
• Professional judgment, integrity, and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation-driven caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis on complex factual and legal issues.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials with increasing responsibility.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and legal staff on case strategy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain organized case files and meet litigation deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Michigan Bar license or eligibility for prompt admission

Job description

Orionplacement in Troy, Michigan, is seeking a civil litigation attorney to manage a litigation-driven caseload from inception through resolution, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda, and appear in court with increasing responsibility.

You will work closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and staff, leveraging strong writing, research, and advocacy skills; active Michigan Bar admission (or eligibility) and 2+ years' civil litigation experience are preferred; hybrid