Municipal Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and disb

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Jobot, a well-established Michigan law firm, seeks an experienced attorney in civil litigation, municipal law, and insurance defense to join our growing team in Grand Rapids. You will independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from initial evaluation through resolution, draft and argue motions, handle discovery, and take and defend depositions.

The role requires an active Michigan Bar license and strong writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil litigation, insurance defense, or municipal law experience.
• Prior municipal law or municipal litigation experience preferred.
• Active Michigan Bar license.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage diverse litigation caseload from evaluation to resolution.
• Draft and argue motions; handle discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and related proceedings.
• Prepare cases for trial and contribute to litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with clients, insurers, municipalities, and opposing counsel.
• Demonstrate strong writing, research, negotiation, and communication.
• Work independently while contributing to a broader litigation team.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Municipal law

Legal writing

Negotiation

Job description

Job details

Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lilly Butler

A bit about us

A well-established and growing Michigan law firm with a strong reputation in civil litigation, municipal law, and insurance defense. The firm offers sophisticated work, long-standing client relationships, and excellent opportunities for continued professional growth.

Why join us

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Formula bonus program + potential discretionary bonuses
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

Job Details

• 10+ years of civil litigation, insurance defense, and/or municipal law experience
• Prior municipal law or municipal litigation experience is highly preferred
• Active Michigan Bar license
• Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from initial evaluation through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, handle discovery, and take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, facilitations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Prepare cases for trial and actively participate in litigation strategy
• Work directly with clients, insurers, municipalities, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader litigation team

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.