Litigation Attorney

Nacba; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney in Flint, MI seeks a litigation attorney with 5+ years of experience to support the office by handling matters, performing research, drafting documents and taking depositions.

The candidate should be proficient in handling various litigation matters and possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills, with a Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved school and active Michigan Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan Bar membership in good standing.
• Excellent research, brief writing and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of litigation practice and courtroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support Flint office attorneys by handling matters and providing research.
• Draft pleadings, motions and other litigation documents.
• Take depositions and assist with discovery and trial preparation.
• Handle matters across commercial litigation, premises liability, transportation and general negligence.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Research and writing

Courtroom oral skills

Tech adaptability

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Michigan Court Rules

Rules of Evidence

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Bar admission: Michigan

Clerkship for judge or court of appeals

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.