Litigation Attorney

Plunkett Cooney; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney, one of the largest law firms in the Midwest, is seeking a Litigation Attorney to support their Flint office. The ideal candidate will manage litigation matters, provide research, draft documents, and take depositions. A minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation is required, along with strong legal writing and communication skills.

This role allows for geographical flexibility to work in Flint, Bloomfield Hills, or Detroit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a litigation practice.
• Excellent research, legal brief writing, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with learning new computer software.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in the Flint office with litigation matters.
• Draft legal documents and take depositions.
• Research and manage litigation cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Legal brief writing

Communication skills

Research skills

Courtroom skills

Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules

Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Education

J.D. from an ABA-approved law school

Member of Michigan Bar

Job description

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. This attorney is expected to handle matters, provide research, draft documents, and take depositions. The position is not limited to Flint geographically; ideally the candidate will be located in Flint with the possibility of working periodically in our Bloomfield Hills or Detroit offices.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a litigation practice
• Deposition experience
• Proficiency and independent handling of 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
• 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
• 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.

Submit resume and writing sample at https://plunkettcooney.isolvedhire.com/jobs/.