In-house Litigation Counsel (3-5years Experience)

Oakland Lawyers Group, PLLC; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with firm contributions

Job summary

Oakland Lawyers Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our Metro Detroit team in Farmington Hills. The role targets 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience and offers ownership of matters from initial strategy through resolution, working directly with clients.

We provide an in-house feel with no billable-hours, an annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and a 401(k) with firm contributions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience, with commercial or business litigation preferred.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs.
• Experience taking depositions and arguing motions.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage commercial litigation matters from pre-suit through resolution, trial, and appeal.
• Develop case strategy and advise clients on legal and business considerations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Argue motions and appear at hearings.
• Represent clients in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare matters for trial and participate in trials when necessary.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, risk, and case developments.
• Collaborate with other attorneys on complex matters and creative legal strategies.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

In-house Litigation Counsel (3-5years Experience)

OLG Professional Farmington Hills, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1136

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

Litigation Attorney – Commercial Litigation

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

• Competitive base salary starting around $140,000, with flexibility for candidates with additional relevant experience
• Outside counsel with an in-house feel - no billable hours
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm contributions

About the Opportunity

Oakland Lawyers Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our Metro Detroit team.

We're looking for an attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience who is ready to take greater ownership of sophisticated commercial matters. You'll have the opportunity to manage cases from initial strategy through resolution while working closely with experienced attorneys and directly with clients.

Our firm takes a collaborative, results-focused approach to practicing law. We provide sophisticated legal counsel without the constraints of traditional billing models and give our attorneys the autonomy and support to develop thoughtful, practical strategies for their clients.

If you're a strong litigator who enjoys managing your own matters, solving complex business problems, and having a meaningful role in case strategy, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Work On

You'll handle complex commercial disputes involving areas such as:

• Breach of contract
• Trade secrets
• Trademarks and intellectual property
• Non-compete and employment-related disputes
• Other complex business and commercial litigation

You'll be involved throughout the litigation lifecycle rather than handling only one piece of the process.

What You'll Do

• Independently manage commercial litigation matters from pre-suit through resolution, trial, and appeal
• Develop case strategy and advise clients on legal and business considerations
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal documents
• Take and defend depositions
• Argue motions and appear at hearings
• Represent clients in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Prepare matters for trial and participate in trials when necessary
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, risk, and case developments
• Collaborate with other attorneys on complex matters and creative legal strategies

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, with commercial or business litigation experience strongly preferred
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters
• Experience drafting substantive pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Experience taking depositions and arguing motionsStrong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Excellent client communication and relationship-management skills

Oakland Lawyers Group, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.