Professional Liability Defense Attorney

Jobot; Southfield (MI); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Clear partnership track

Zusammenfassung

Jobot is seeking an attorney in Michigan to manage a diverse commercial and financial services litigation caseload. You will draft pleadings, take depositions, and represent clients in court, working closely with partners to shape strategy and deliver practical business-focused advice.

The role offers a clear partnership track, mentorship, and exposure to complex litigation within a collaborative team. Requires a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school and active state license.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the applicable state.
• 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, no-fault, personal injury defense, or civil litigation.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and discovery.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interest in transitioning into commercial and financial services litigation.

Aufgaben

• Manage a diverse caseload involving financial services, commercial litigation, creditor rights, and related business disputes.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, and appellate briefs as needed.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations, and represent clients in court.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with partners and clients.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-focused advice to clients.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution while maintaining strong client communication.
• Collaborate with a highly experienced litigation team on complex legal matters.

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Ausbildung

J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school

Jobbeschreibung

Great Opportunity to Get Out of No Fault Defense

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

As a preeminent national business law firm, we provide ethical and practical legal guidance and defense from leading attorneys. We help you select the best attorney based on your needs. Then we assemble a responsive support team of additional attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks. Not only do you benefit from added expertise, but every time you have a question, you have someone familiar with your situation who is approachable and will assist.

Why join us?

• Excellent opportunity to move out of high-volume no-fault insurance defense into a more complex and intellectually challenging practice.
• Exposure to sophisticated commercial and financial litigation matters.
• Direct client interaction and meaningful courtroom experience.
• Collaborative team with strong mentorship and professional development.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear partnership track.
• Stable practice with long-term career growth in an expanding area of litigation.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving financial services, commercial litigation, creditor rights, and related business disputes.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, and appellate briefs as needed.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations, and represent clients in court.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with partners and clients.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-focused advice to clients.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution while maintaining strong client communication.
• Collaborate with a highly experienced litigation team on complex legal matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the applicable state.
• 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, no-fault, personal injury defense, or civil litigation.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and discovery.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in transitioning into commercial and financial services litigation.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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