Product Liability and Class Action Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to partnership

Mentoring opportunities

Direct partner and client access

Competitive billing expectations

Billable credit for pro bono work and

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Bloomfield Hills, MI seeks an associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Product Liability and Class Action Litigation group. Candidates with defense experience in catastrophic injury cases are preferred; automotive industry exposure and e-discovery experience are a plus.

The role emphasizes motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation with opportunities for direct partner and client interaction.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Significant experience in case management, including fact investigation and discovery.
• Strong written communication and oral advocacy skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Admission to practice law in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Engage in motion practice and discovery.
• Draft briefs and prepare company witnesses for depositions.
• Take and defend depositions and attend court appearances.
• Interact with clients and participate in trial preparation and trials.

Skills

Motion practice

Discovery

Brief drafting

Deposition readiness

Client communication

Trial preparation

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Case management

Michigan bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented and motivated associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Product Liability and Class Action Litigation practice group in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Candidates with defense experience in catastrophic injury cases are highly preferred, and experience within the automotive industry and e-discovery is a plus.

Duties

• Engage in motion practice and discovery
• Draft briefs and prepare company witnesses for depositions
• Take and defend depositions and attend court appearances
• Interact with clients and participate in trial preparation and trials

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant legal experience
• Significant experience in case management, including fact investigation and discovery
• Strong written communication and oral advocacy skills
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Admission to practice law in Michigan

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Proficiency in motion practice and discovery processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and case management abilities

Benefits

• Realistic path to partnership
• Multiple mentoring opportunities
• Direct partner and client access
• Competitive billing expectations
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities
• Structured professional development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive culture