Litigation Associate: High-Impact Insurance Defense

MBL, PLLC.; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bar dues coverage

CLE support

Mentorship program

Hybrid work options

Job summary

MBL is a litigation-focused firm based in Troy, MI, actively hiring attorneys at multiple experience levels—from early-career associates to senior attorneys—who want to build or continue their careers in high-stakes litigation and insurance defense.

Whether recently barred or with years of trial experience, you will join a team that values strategic thinking, collaboration, and top-tier advocacy, with opportunities to lead matters, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan bar license (or eligible to obtain promptly).
• 1+ years of legal experience preferred; we are also hiring at the mid and senior levels (4+ and 8+ years, respectively).
• Experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or related fields a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters from intake through trial or settlement.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and contracts.
• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Perform legal research and develop case strategies.
• Engage directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Contribute to or lead settlement negotiations.
• Participate in business development and client retention activities.
• Mentor and collaborate with junior attorneys and legal staff.

Skills

Litigation

Client advocacy

Trial work

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar license in Michigan

Job description

MBL is a litigation-focused firm based in Troy, MI, actively hiring attorneys at multiple experience levels—from early-career associates to senior attorneys—who want to build or continue their careers in high-stakes litigation and insurance defense.

Whether recently barred or with years of trial experience, you will join a team that values strategic thinking, collaboration, and top-tier advocacy, with opportunities to lead matters, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development.