Litigation Attorney

Construction Association of Michigan; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney in Flint, MI seeks a litigation attorney to support attorneys in the Flint office. The ideal candidate will handle matters, provide research, draft documents and take depositions, with possible periodic work in Bloomfield Hills or Detroit.

Requirements include at least 5 years of litigation experience, deposition experience, and strong research, writing and communication skills. J.D. from ABA-approved law school and Michigan Bar in good standing are required.

Qualifications

• Have at least 5 years of experience in a litigation practice
• Deposition experience required
• Proficient and independent handling of litigation matters including commercial, premises, transportation, negligence, property damage, construction and/or personal injury
• Preferred: clerkship for a judge or court of appeals
• Excellent research, brief writing and communication skills required
• General litigation motion writing and courtroom oral skills
• Understanding of medical records
• Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules & Rules of Evidence
• Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Comfort with learning new software
• J.D. from ABA-approved law school
• Michigan Bar in good standing and active

Responsibilities

• Support Flint office attorneys by handling matters and providing research
• Draft documents and take depositions
• Be available to begin supporting the office in Flint, with possible periodic work in Bloomfield Hills or Detroit
• Demonstrate strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Manage complex and competitive litigation environments with significant client contact

Skills

Deposition experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Courtroom skills

Independent handling of litigation

Medical records understanding

Education

J.D. ABA-approved law school

Michigan Bar admission in good standing

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.