Litigation Associate - Hands-On Courtroom Training

Secrest Wardle; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Secrest Wardle, a premier Michigan-based insurance defense firm, seeks an early-career associate to gain courtroom experience from day one. You’ll work alongside seasoned litigators, take depositions, draft motions, appear in court, and help prepare cases with partners on strategy.

The role offers hands-on practice, strong mentorship, and a hybrid schedule after onboarding, with an office in Troy, Michigan.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in Michigan.
• Experience or coursework in litigation is preferred.
• Strong legal writing and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery.
• Appear regularly in court for hearings and conferences.
• Work with partners on case strategy and trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Secrest Wardle, a premier Michigan-based insurance defense firm, seeks an early-career associate to gain courtroom experience from day one. You’ll work alongside seasoned litigators, take depositions, draft motions, appear in court, and help prepare cases with partners on strategy.

The role offers hands-on practice, strong mentorship, and a hybrid schedule after onboarding, with an office in Troy, Michigan.