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

ADP, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Lawyers Group, PLLC, located in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking an experienced In-house Litigation Counsel with 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience. This role offers ownership of matters from strategy to resolution and interaction with clients.

The successful candidate will independently manage complex disputes, draft critical documents, take depositions, and advise clients on legal strategy, while collaborating with senior attorneys in a results-focused firm.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• 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 motions.

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 (3-5 years)

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.