Litigation Associate: Growth, Mentorship, Hybrid (MI)

Orion Placement; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Farmington Hills, MI seeks an attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience to join a growing Michigan law firm known for handling complex matters. The role offers hybrid work in-office 3 days a week with opportunities for mentorship and meaningful responsibility in civil litigation and insurance defense.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, conducting depositions, and collaborating with partners to develop case strategy, while delivering

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, and trial preparation preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of civil litigation and insurance defense matters from early case assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and case strategy materials.
• Participate in depositions, court hearings, motion practice, trial preparation, and client communications.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines with attention to detail and organization.
• Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Analyze legal issues and help deliver practical solutions for clients.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture focused on strong advocacy and high-quality service.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

Confidential Employer in Farmington Hills, MI seeks an attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience to join a growing Michigan law firm known for handling complex matters. The role offers hybrid work in-office 3 days a week with opportunities for mentorship and meaningful responsibility in civil litigation and insurance defense.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, conducting depositions, and collaborating with partners to develop case strategy, while delivering