Litigation Attorney

State Bar of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney is seeking a Litigation Attorney to support our Flint office. The ideal candidate will handle matters, perform research, draft documents and take depositions, with potential periodic travel to Bloomfield Hills or Detroit offices.

Qualifications include 5+ years in litigation, skilled deposition experience, and strong writing, research and communication abilities. ABA-approved JD and Michigan Bar membership are required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a litigation practice.
• Deposition experience required.
• Independent handling of litigation matters such as commercial litigation, premises liability, transportation, general negligence, property damage, construction or personal injury.
• Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Rules of Evidence; familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Support Flint office by handling matters, conducting research, drafting documents and taking depositions.
• Provide thorough case research and analysis for ongoing matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions and other court filings.
• Coordinate with colleagues and clients; maintain strong communication throughout cases.
• Travel to Bloomfield Hills or Detroit offices as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Legal research

Brief writing

Communication skills

Courtroom oral skills

Medical records understanding

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Active Michigan Bar in good standing

Job description

Location: Flint, MI

Position: Litigation Attorney

Location: Flint, MI

Plunkett Cooney, one of the largest and most accomplished law firms in the Midwest, is seeking a litigation attorney to support attorneys in the Flint office. We are looking for a motivated attorney that can be available to begin supporting the office by handling matters, providing research, drafting documents and taking depositions. This position is not limited to Flint, geographically, and ideally, the candidate will be located in Flint with the possibility of working periodically in our Bloomfield Hills or Detroit offices.

Requirements

• Have at least 5 years of experience in a litigation practice
• Deposition experience
• Be proficient and independent handling litigation matters such as commercial litigation, premises liability, transportation, general negligence, property damage, construction and/or personal injury related
• Prior work experience as a clerk for a judge or court of appeals preferred
• Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills are required
• General litigation motion writing and courtroom oral skills
• General understanding of medical records
• Working knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Rules of Evidence
• Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Comfort level with learning new computer software
• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school
• Be a member in good standing and active in the Michigan Bar

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to compete and prosper in competitive and complex environments, with significant client contact. Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills are also required.