Litigation Senior Attorney / Non-Equity Shareholder

The People Of: Professional Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services seeks a Litigation Senior Attorney / Non-Equity Shareholder to lead complex commercial matters in Michigan. The role offers significant client responsibility, strategic influence, and mentoring opportunities for junior lawyers.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of litigation experience, a strong commercial litigation background, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and Michigan Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong commercial litigation background.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Michigan Bar.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters independently.
• Supervisory and mentoring experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation.
• Handle trials, hearings, discovery and motion practice.
• Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work with expert witnesses.
• Develop case strategy and provide commercial legal advice.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys.
• Manage client relationships, deadlines and significant case responsibilities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial litigation

Client communication

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Admitted to Michigan Bar

Job description

Litigation Senior Attorney / Non-Equity Shareholder

Location: Southwest Michigan

A well-established regional law firm is seeking an experienced commercial litigator with 6+ years of practice to join its growing Michigan litigation team.

The opportunity is suitable for a Senior Attorney or Non-Equity Shareholder seeking significant responsibility for client matters, greater involvement in litigation strategy and the opportunity to mentor and develop junior lawyers.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation
• Handle trials, hearings, discovery and motion practice
• Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions
• Work with expert witnesses
• Develop case strategy and provide commercial legal advice
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys
• Manage client relationships, deadlines and significant case responsibilities

Who You Are

• 6+ years of litigation experience
• Strong commercial litigation background
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the Michigan Bar
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Experience managing litigation matters independently
• Strong client service and communication abilities
• Supervisory and mentoring experience is advantageous

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience and seniority.

Benefits

The opportunity to take a senior role within an established litigation practice, with significant client responsibility, collaborative working relationships and professional growth.

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