Litigation Associate — Remote Friendly, 3–5 yrs

Warner Norcross + Judd; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Generous PTO

Remote work flexibility

Wellness program

Job summary

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP seeks a Litigation Associate in Detroit and Grand Rapids with 3–5 years of hands-on litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, researching, and managing discovery. JD and Michigan licensure or willingness to become licensed are required.

You will collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters and advance courtroom advocacy skills. The role offers opportunities to work on depositions, hearings, and trials while delivering client-focused strategies and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience in a law firm or similar setting.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Experience in depositions, court proceedings, and discovery management.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation from 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.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategy and trial preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Persuasive speaking

Analytical skills

Courtroom advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Michigan bar admission

Tools

e-discovery tools

Case management software

Legal research platforms

Job description

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP seeks a Litigation Associate in Detroit and Grand Rapids with 3–5 years of hands-on litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, researching, and managing discovery. JD and Michigan licensure or willingness to become licensed are required.

You will collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters and advance courtroom advocacy skills. The role offers opportunities to work on depositions, hearings, and trials while delivering client-focused strategies and