Litigation Attorney

Plunkett Cooney, P.C; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney, one of Michigan's oldest and largest law firms, seeks a litigation attorney to support the Flint office. The role involves handling matters, conducting research, drafting documents and taking depositions, with the potential for periodic work in Bloomfield Hills or Detroit.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation, deposition experience, and strong research, writing and communication skills, plus a JD from an ABA-approved law school and active Michigan Bar membership.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Be a member in good standing and active in the Michigan Bar.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in the Flint office by handling matters and providing research.
• Draft documents and take depositions.
• Maintain strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills in client work.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Legal writing

Communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Job description

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. 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.

Company Description

Plunkett Cooney is one of Michigan's oldest and largest law firms, representing a diverse and continuously growing family of clients. Our mission of excellence, support by the dedication and skill of our attorneys and staff, combined with aggressive commitment to outstanding client service makes us a leader in the legal profession.