Litigation Attorney

HNE; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

HNE is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Michigan team with a focus on foreclosure litigation, mortgage default, creditors' rights, and bankruptcy matters. The role involves frequent courtroom appearances, in person and via Zoom, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload from inception to resolution.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent legal writing and analytical skills, and the capacity for independent management of complex matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 2-5 years of litigation experience, with 3-5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court on behalf of clients several times per week, both in person and via Zoom.
• Manage an active litigation caseload through all stages of the litigation process.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, orders, briefs, and other legal filings.
• Attend hearings, depositions, conferences, mediations, and client meetings.
• Perform legal research and provide strategic analysis on complex litigation issues.
• Develop and communicate persuasive legal arguments and case strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal support staff, and clients to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Monitor deadlines, court requirements, and case developments.
• Meet established billable hour expectations.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, organization, and responsiveness across all assigned matters

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical abilities

Verbal and written communication

High-volume workload management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Lexis

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Legal tech platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its growing Michigan team in Farmington Hills. This hybrid opportunity offers a highly active litigation practice focused on foreclosure litigation, mortgage default, creditors' rights, and bankruptcy matters, with frequent courtroom appearances both in person and via Zoom.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent legal writing and analytical skills, and the ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload from inception through resolution. While foreclosure or creditors' rights experience is preferred, attorneys with backgrounds in general civil litigation, real estate law, or bankruptcy are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Appear in court on behalf of clients several times per week, both in person and via Zoom
• Manage an active litigation caseload through all stages of the litigation process
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, orders, briefs, and other legal filings
• Attend hearings, depositions, conferences, mediations, and client meetings
• Perform legal research and provide strategic analysis on complex litigation issues
• Develop and communicate persuasive legal arguments and case strategies
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal support staff, and clients to ensure matters progress efficiently
• Monitor deadlines, court requirements, and case developments
• Meet established billable hour expectations
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, organization, and responsiveness across all assigned matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing
• 2-5 years of litigation experience, with 3-5 years preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and a high-volume workload
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents
• Proficiency with Lexis, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and legal technology platforms
• Ability and willingness to travel locally for court appearances, depositions, and client meetings
• Initial onboarding period will require additional in-office attendance to support training and team integration
• Frequent court appearances and litigation-related travel within Michigan
• Collaborative litigation team consisting of attorneys, legal support staff, and dedicated leadership
• Fast-paced, high-volume practice with substantial courtroom exposure

Compensation

• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity for professional growth within an established creditors' rights and litigation practice