Litigation Attorney

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Paid time off + holidays

Medical & Dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Long-term disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave Benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. is seeking a Litigation Attorney to represent lenders, banks, and financial institutions in default‑servicing matters, including court filings and hearings. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented with strong organizational and writing skills.

This full‑time in‑office role requires 5+ years of experience, Michigan bar admission, and knowledge of Michigan court procedures. You will develop litigation strategies, manage contested matters, and work closely with staff to

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required from a law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan in good standing is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required; foreclosure or creditors' rights preferred.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare court documents including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent client interests and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Manage contested, litigated, and foreclosure files.
• Handle title issues, multi‑party disputes, and loan enforcement matters.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy; draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Attend hearings, arguments, settlements, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and external vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (MI)

5+ years experience

Michigan procedures

Legal research

Organization & time mgmt

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C., our mission is to provide clients with access to the most creative, cost-effective solutions for their various legal issues. We are always accessible, responsive, and attentive to detail. We will vigorously fight for the interests of our clients by providing the most innovative and effective representation in our field.

The firm prides itself on its exemplary timelines, client communications, and corporate compliance. Our continued commitment to advancing default technology has provided significant value and savings to our clients nationwide. Moreover, the education, experience, and dedication of our attorneys and staff allow us to handle our clients’ diverse problems in a professional and timely manner.

Our attorneys and staff are proud of our history serving the mortgage industry. We are dedicated to the interests of our clients, our people, and our community. We strive to address their needs and meet their expectations efficiently and effectively – and we do so with integrity, insight, and innovation.

Litigation Attorney Position Summary

Litigation Attorneys are responsible for representing lenders, banks, and financial institutions in recovering assets and managing default-servicing cases through structured litigation. You will make court appearances, prepare legal documents, and achieve ideal case outcomes on behalf of assigned clients. You are responsible for representing the firm professionally through timeliness and compliant processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including but not limited to pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent client interests; provide strategic legal counsel to staff and clients on a variety of issues.
• Manage all contested, litigated, and commercial foreclosure files
• Handle complex title issues, multi-party disputes, guaranty enforcement, and commercial loan structures inherent to commercial matters
• Develop and execute litigation strategy on contested matters; draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend and manage contested hearings, oral arguments, settlement conferences, mediations, and trials
• Work cross-functionally with other attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, and external vendors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required from a law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan and being in good standing is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required; experience in foreclosure, default servicing, or creditors' rights preferred.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.Strong analytical and research skills.

What We Offer You

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Medical + Dental (Blue-Cross Blue-Shield and Blue Care Network) insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision (EyeMed) insurance
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth retirement plans
• Employer-funded pension plan and profit-sharing retirement contributions
• Company-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free mental health and financial counseling services
• Paid Leave Benefits
• Company-organized Volunteer opportunities
• Commitment to providing work-life balance
• Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more.

This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with an average of 40 hours per week. The position may require extended hours and flexible availability outside of the regular business schedule.

Office Location: Farmington Hills, MI