Senior Civil Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Michigan; On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

401(k)

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Clinton Township, MI is seeking an experienced attorney to independently manage civil litigation from investigation to trial. You will handle motions, depositions, and complex disputes across civil litigation, municipal law, and insurance defense, while building trusted client relationships and guiding strategic outcomes.

Active Michigan Bar in good standing and 10+ years of relevant experience are required; strong writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 10+ years of experience in litigation, municipal law, and/or insurance defense.
• Substantial experience managing litigation matters independently.
• Strong background in pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Municipal or public-sector representation experience is valuable, but not mandatory for candidates with strong relevant litigation backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage civil litigation cases from initial investigation through settlement or trial.
• Develop effective litigation strategies and provide practical legal counsel to clients.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Oversee discovery, conduct and defend depositions, and prepare cases for hearings and trial.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Handle matters involving civil litigation, municipal law, insurance defense, and related disputes.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while maintaining ownership of your caseload.

Skills

Litigation experience

Municipal law experience

Insurance defense experience

Independent case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-approved law school

Job description

Pay: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take your litigation career to the next level with sophisticated cases, meaningful responsibility, and professional autonomy.
• Join a respected, established law firm with a collaborative culture and strong institutional support.
• Work on diverse civil litigation, insurance defense, and municipal law matters with long-standing clients.
• Enjoy a formula-based bonus program with potential discretionary bonuses.
• Build your practice with dedicated marketing and business development support.
• Benefit from long-term career stability, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.

Location

Clinton Township, MI — On-site. Join our collaborative legal team in the Metro Detroit area, where you'll work closely with experienced attorneys while enjoying the resources and support of an established firm.

Note

Candidates must hold an active Michigan Bar license and have 10+ years of experience in litigation, municipal law, and/or insurance defense. We're looking for an experienced attorney who can independently manage litigation matters and take ownership of cases from start to finish.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're an established, full-service law firm providing high-quality legal representation to businesses, municipalities, insurers, and individuals. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with practical, client-focused solutions. We value professional autonomy, collaboration, and long-term relationships, creating an environment where experienced attorneys can thrive and grow.

Job Description

• Independently manage civil litigation cases from initial investigation through settlement or trial.
• Develop effective litigation strategies and provide practical legal counsel to clients.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Oversee discovery, conduct and defend depositions, and prepare cases for hearings and trial.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Handle matters involving civil litigation, municipal law, insurance defense, and related disputes.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while maintaining ownership of your caseload.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 10+ years of experience in litigation, municipal law, and/or insurance defense.
• Substantial experience managing litigation matters independently.
• Strong background in pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters and build trusted client relationships.
• Municipal or public-sector representation experience is valuable, but not mandatory for candidates with strong relevant litigation backgrounds.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe experienced attorneys deserve meaningful work, professional independence, and a team that supports their success. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of challenging cases, strengthen client relationships, and continue building a rewarding legal career.

We offer a competitive salary of $135,000 to $185,000, bonus opportunities, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, firm-paid bar dues and continuing legal education, and opportunities for professional growth.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance