Litigation Associate - Complex Civil Litigation, Remote Flex

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k with matching

Paid time off

Firm holidays

Remote work flexibility

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP seeks a Litigation Associate for our Detroit and Grand Rapids offices. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, conducting research, managing discovery, and participating in depositions and court proceedings.

You will work closely with senior attorneys on complex matters, developing courtroom and client advocacy skills while handling diverse disputes and high-stakes cases in Michigan.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on litigation experience in a law firm or similar setting.
• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed or willing to become licensed in Michigan

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial and appeal.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic case analysis.
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and expert witness coordination.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Courtroom advocacy

Client communication

Strategic case analysis

Education

J.D.

Tools

e-discovery tools

Case management software

Legal research platforms

Job description

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP seeks a Litigation Associate for our Detroit and Grand Rapids offices. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, conducting research, managing discovery, and participating in depositions and court proceedings.

You will work closely with senior attorneys on complex matters, developing courtroom and client advocacy skills while handling diverse disputes and high-stakes cases in Michigan.