Litigation Associate Attorney - Michigan

Beacon Hill; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a top Michigan firm, seeks a mid-level to senior Litigation Associate to join a growing practice. Sit in any Michigan office, with preference for Grand Rapids, and handle a broad range of business disputes while taking meaningful responsibility for matters.

Candidates should have a J.D., strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, and experience with discovery, motions, and depositions. Salary ranges from $170k–$200k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions preferred.
• Excellent judgment, organization, and client-service skills.
• Appropriate bar admission or ability to obtain admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial and business litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Manage discovery and take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate with other attorneys.
• Manage matters independently based on experience level.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Discovery experience

Motions practice

Depositions

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A top Michigan firm is seeking a mid-level to senior level Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. The role offers exposure to a broad range of sophisticated business disputes and the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for matters. Candidates can sit in any of the Michigan offices with a preference to those in Grand Rapids, but will equally consider those in SE Michigan.

Responsibilities may include:

• Handle commercial and business litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings
• Manage discovery and take and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate with other attorneys
• Manage matters independently based on experience level

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions preferred
• Excellent judgment, organization, and client-service skills
• Appropriate bar admission or ability to obtain admission

Salary expected to be between $170-200k depending on experience level.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.