Litigation Attorney | Trial Attorney

Your Rights; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Signing Bonus

Quarterly Bonus

Job summary

The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz seeks a Litigation Attorney to handle plaintiff-side auto negligence matters in Michigan. You will manage cases from filing to resolution, draft pleadings, take depositions, and collaborate with clients, experts, and staff to move cases forward.

This role offers strong case flow, leadership support, and an opportunity to earn at the top of the market through performance-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Michigan Bar membership in good standing is required.
• 2+ years of Michigan auto litigation experience preferred.
• Plaintiff personal injury litigation experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload with organization and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff-side automobile negligence litigation from filing through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in negotiations and mediations.
• Prepare cases for settlement, facilitation, trial, or other resolution.

Skills

Litigation management

Deposition skills

Pleadings drafting

Discovery handling

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Michigan Bar admission

Job description

Are you a litigation attorney who wants your compensation tied to your results, not internal politics?

Do you want serious auto negligence work, steady case flow, and the opportunity to grow inside a structured, respected firm where you can focus on litigation instead of marketing, self promotion, or client acquisition?

The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz is seeking a Litigation Attorney / Trial Attorney to handle plaintiff-side auto negligence matters in Michigan. This role is built for attorneys who are self directed, motivated by results, capable of exercising sound legal judgment, and ready to take ownership of meaningful litigation work.

This is not a role for someone who wants to build a book of business or spend time chasing clients. The firm provides substantial case flow, strong operational infrastructure, and leadership support so attorneys can focus on moving cases forward, advocating for clients, and producing strong results.

There is no artificial ceiling on compensation. High-performing attorneys have the opportunity to earn at the top of the market, and senior attorneys at the firm earn in the seven-figure range.

What You’ll Handle

• Manage plaintiff-side automobile negligence litigation matters from filing through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Handle discovery, including drafting, responding, reviewing, and resolving discovery issues
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare for and participate in case evaluations, facilitations, mediations, settlement conferences, and hearings
• Evaluate liability, damages, medical records, case value, and settlement strategy
• Work with clients, paralegals, support staff, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
• Move cases forward consistently and avoid unnecessary delays or bottlenecks
• Prepare cases for settlement, facilitation, trial, or other appropriate resolution
• Exercise sound legal judgment while maintaining strong communication with firm leadership and the litigation team

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the Michigan Bar
• 2+ years of Michigan auto litigation experience preferred
• Plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload with organization, responsiveness, and follow through
• Strong understanding of pleadings, discovery, depositions, case evaluation, facilitation, and settlement
• Sound legal judgment and the ability to evaluate liability, damages, and case strategy
• Professional communication skills with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the court
• Disciplined, self-directed, and results-oriented work style
• Comfort working in a high-performance environment with clear expectations and performance-based compensation

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz has served clients for more than 20 years and maintains a respected, highly visible platform in Michigan personal injury law.

Attorneys who succeed here are responsive, strategic, practical, and motivated by results. The environment is high-performing and standards-driven, but also built to support attorneys with the systems, team, and case volume needed to grow.

For the right litigation attorney, this role offers serious litigation work, consistent case flow, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to build a long-term future inside an established plaintiff personal injury firm.

• Base salary for attorneys with 2 to 3 years of litigation experience: $105,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience
• Base salary for attorneys with 4 to 5 years of strong Michigan auto litigation experience: $125,000 to $155,000, commensurate with experience
• Quarterly performance-based bonus potential, with significant upside for strong results
• Signing bonus may be considered for highly qualified candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.