Litigation Attorney

Plunkett Cooney; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney, a leading Midwest law firm, seeks a litigation attorney in Flint, MI. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation, deposition experience, and the ability to research, draft, and take depositions. Location flexibility includes Bloomfield Hills or Detroit offices.

The role requires excellent research, brief writing, and courtroom skills, with familiarity in medical records, FRCP, and Michigan Court Rules. ABA JD and Michigan Bar in good standing are required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a litigation practice.
• Deposition experience required.
• Independent handling of various litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters, provide research, draft documents, and take depositions.
• Collaborate with attorneys in Flint and possibly Bloomfield Hills/Detroit offices.
• Maintain strong client contact and professional judgment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition

Research & drafting

Communication skills

Courtroom skills

Medical records understanding

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Michigan Court Rules

Learning new software

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Job description

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.