Litigation Attorney

Plunkett Cooney; Flint (MI); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Plunkett Cooney, one of the largest and most accomplished law firms in the Midwest, is seeking a litigation attorney for the Flint office. The role supports attorneys in Flint with matters, research, drafting documents, and taking depositions.

There is potential for periodic work in Bloomfield Hills or Detroit. Candidates should have at least 5 years of litigation experience, deposition exposure, and strong writing and oral advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a litigation practice.
• Deposition experience.
• Proficient handling of commercial litigation, premises liability, and personal injury.
• Excellent research, legal writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Michigan Court Rules, Rules of Evidence and FRCP.
• Active Michigan Bar admission and good standing.

Responsabilités

• Handle matters, provide research, and draft documents.
• Take depositions and participate in discovery.
• Support the Flint office with litigation matters and case management.

Connaissances

Deposition experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Oral advocacy

Formation

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Description du poste

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.