Litigation Associate: Growth, Mentorship & Impact

Orion Placement; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Michigan is seeking an associate to handle civil litigation and insurance defense matters, from initial assessment to resolution. The role offers meaningful responsibility and mentorship.

Hybrid work in Farmington Hills, MI, with three days in the office; candidates must be licensed in Michigan with 2+ years of experience. The firm emphasizes collaboration and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Civil litigation, insurance defense, PIP, or related litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow within a litigation practice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Job description

Confidential Employer in Michigan is seeking an associate to handle civil litigation and insurance defense matters, from initial assessment to resolution. The role offers meaningful responsibility and mentorship.

Hybrid work in Farmington Hills, MI, with three days in the office; candidates must be licensed in Michigan with 2+ years of experience. The firm emphasizes collaboration and professional growth in a supportive environment.