Litigation Associate - Civil Litigation

gpac; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Litigation Associate with a real estate focus for a well-established Michigan law firm. The role offers a hybrid schedule after training and up to five remote days per month.

Ideal candidates have 5–15 years of associate experience, active Michigan bar membership, and will handle disclosures, discovery, motions, depositions, court appearances, and trial prep across real estate and general commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of Michigan.
• 5–15 years of experience as an associate attorney.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to disclosures and discovery.
• Conducting and defending depositions.
• Managing motions practice.
• Making court appearances and trial preparation.
• Handling matters across real estate and general commercial litigation.

Skills

Litigation

Real estate litigation

Case management

Depositions

Court appearances

Job description

Litigation Associate - Real Estate Preferred

On-site - My client allows up to five remote days per month.

A well-established and highly collaborative Michigan law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join iits established litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for motivated attorneys who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Real Estate litigation is preferred, but general commercial litigiation is good as well!

Position Overview

The firm is looking for candidates with 5-15 of experience as an associate attorney, with strong exposure to all aspects of litigation. This includes:

• Drafting and responding to disclosures and discovery
• Motion practice
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances
• Trial preparation

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm with a robust caseload and gain hands-on experience across a variety of matters.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
• Excellent academic and professional credentials
• Ability to manage a busy and diverse caseload
• Proactive, positive, and eager to learn and grow
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Required

Active membership in the State Bar of Michigan

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Starting at $120,000- $160,000 (DOE)
• Billable Requirement: 1,600 hours for bonus eligibility
• Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k): Eligible after 1 year, with up to 3% employer match
• Profit Sharing

Work Environment & Culture

• Hybrid schedule available after initial training period
• Collaborative, team-oriented firm culture
• Formal mentorship program for associates
• Opportunities to gain experience across practice areas
• Strong collegial atmosphere

Associates are given meaningful responsibility early on and may work across different practice areas to broaden their experience before specializing later in their careers.

Career Growth

• Clear path to partnership
• Firm values entrepreneurial mindset and business development potential
• Ideal candidates are those who are "hungry" to grow their practice and long-term career

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.