Litigation Associate

Dcbar; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Varnum LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Litigation Practice Team in Michigan, with Grand Rapids preferred. The associate will work on a variety of commercial litigation matters and assist the team in delivering superior client service.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of litigation experience, with strong academic credentials and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining responsiveness. Michigan bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• At least four years of litigation experience (law firm or federal clerkship strongly preferred).
• Excellent academic credentials and strong organizational skills.
• Admission to the Michigan bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team on a variety of commercial litigation matters.
• Appear in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and appellate courts throughout Michigan and the Midwest.

Skills

Litigation experience

Job description

Varnum LLP seeks to hire an Associate Attorney to join the Litigation Practice Team in one of our Michigan offices (Grand Rapids preferred). Our trial attorneys regularly appear in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and appellate courts throughout Michigan and the Midwest. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving law firm and highly successful team of attorneys.

This associate will assist the team on a variety of commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of litigation experience, with law firm or federal clerkship experience strongly preferred. Successful candidates will possess excellent academic credentials; the ability to simultaneously juggle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of responsiveness; exceptional attention to detail; and outstanding customer/client service skills. Admission to the Michigan bar is required.