Litigation Attorney

Plunkett Cooney, P.C; Flint (MI); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Plunkett Cooney, P.C in Michigan is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to support our Flint office. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of litigation practice, including deposition experience, and be proficient in handling matters such as commercial litigation and personal injury.

The candidate must possess strong research, writing, and communication skills, and will be involved in drafting documents and taking depositions. This position offers opportunities to work in different locations, including Bloomfield Hills and Detroit.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a litigation practice.
• Proficient handling litigation matters such as commercial litigation and personal injury.
• Excellent research and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Support attorneys in handling litigation matters.
• Conduct research, draft documents, and take depositions.
• Demonstrate strong writing and courtroom skills.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Research skills

Legal brief writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

J.D. from an ABA-approved law school

Active member of Michigan Bar

Description du poste

Position: Litigation Attorney

Location: Flint, MI (Or Bloomfield Hills, MI OR Detroit, 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.