Litigation Attorney – Partner Level (Midland)

Warner-Norcross-; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

401k with employer contribution or ̄?—

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP in Midland seeks a partner-level attorney to join its growing statewide civil litigation practice. Ideal candidate has 7–15 years handling complex civil matters and is prepared to lead and mentor junior lawyers while serving sophisticated clients.

Employment litigation experience is preferred; the role involves collaborating across the firm, developing client relationships, and helping grow the practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice in Michigan.
• 7–15 years of experience in complex civil litigation, with employment litigation preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow a statewide practice.
• Strong communication, analytical, and courtroom advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex civil litigation from initiation through trial and appeal.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on litigation issues.
• Manage discovery including document review, depositions, and expert coordination.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials; communicate with clients and courts.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop case strategy and prepare matters for trial.
• Mentor junior litigation associates and develop client relationships.

Skills

Strategic litigation planning

Courtroom advocacy

Legal writing

Client relations

Team leadership

Research & analysis

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school

Tools

e-discovery tools

Case management software

Legal research platforms

Job description

Description

About the Position

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking a partner-level attorney, or attorney with similar experience, to join its Midland office. The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of experience handling complex civil litigation matters and be prepared to help lead and grow a busy statewide practice with sophisticated clientele. Employment litigation experience is preferred. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with attorneys across the firm while providing practical, client-focused counsel.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex civil litigation, from case initiation through trial and appeal
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on litigation issues
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and expert witness coordination
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop case strategy and prepare matters for trial
• Mentoring junior litigation associates
• Managing and developing client relationships

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and practically to clients
• Ability to listen to client concerns and provide thoughtful, practical legal advice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom advocacy skills
• Attention to detail and sound judgement
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism

About You

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed or willing to become licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan
• Substantial civil litigation experience at the partner level or a comparable level; employment litigation experience is preferred
• Strong research, legal writing, oral advocacy, persuasive speaking, analytical, and courtroom advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple litigation matters, deadlines, and client needs effectively
• Familiarity with e-discovery tools, case management software, and legal research platforms
• Demonstrated business-development capabilities; a portable book of business is preferred but not required
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed

About Warner

By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross + Judd builds a better partnership with its clients. Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Facebook.

About Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
• Firm holidays
• Remote work flexibility
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities

About Our Culture

Warner’s cultural motto is "Fun, Pride + Profit...in that Order". We build A Better Partnership through:

• Teamwork - Warner’s lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.
• Diversity - At Warner, we take an "all in" approach to DEI - engaging people at all levels of the firm to lead and participate on DEI committees and initiatives. This ensures a broad base of support from team members truly invested in leading the charge. It’s because of their time and efforts we are as successful as we are - and that success radiates throughout the whole firm. Our DEI work has become not only the right thing to do, but more importantly, what our people want to do.
• Careers - Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home - and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
• Community - Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.