Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney in Grand Rapids, MI to handle a diverse civil litigation caseload, including insurance defense and municipal law matters. The role offers strong firm support, a competitive compensation package, and a clear path for career growth.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of related experience, an active Michigan Bar license, and excellent skills in legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation, insurance defense, and/or municipal law experience.
• Active Michigan Bar license.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, handle discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, facilitations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Prepare cases for trial and actively participate in litigation strategy.
• Work directly with clients, insurers, municipalities, opposing counsel, and other parties.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Municipal law

Michigan Bar license

Legal writing

Negotiation

Communication skills

Independence

Job description

Litigation Attorney

$110000 - $160000 per year | Grand Rapids, MI | On-site | Permanent

Excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator seeking sophisticated work, strong firm support, bonus potential, and continued career growth

A bit about us:

A well-established and growing Michigan law firm with a strong reputation in civil litigation, municipal law, and insurance defense. The firm offers sophisticated work, long-standing client relationships, and excellent opportunities for continued professional growth.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Formula bonus program + potential discretionary bonuses
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

Job Details

• 5+ years of civil litigation, insurance defense, and/or municipal law experience
• Prior municipal law or municipal litigation experience is highly preferred
• Active Michigan Bar license
• Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from initial evaluation through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, handle discovery, and take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, facilitations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Prepare cases for trial and actively participate in litigation strategy
• Work directly with clients, insurers, municipalities, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader litigation team

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.