Senior Civil Litigation Attorney — Autonomy, Growth & Bonuses

Orion Placement; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. is a well-established law firm seeking an experienced civil litigator to take ownership of complex cases on-site in Grand Rapids, MI. You will manage diverse matters, develop strategies, draft filings, and represent clients through hearings and negotiations.

Active Michigan Bar license and 5+ years of civil litigation experience are required. A competitive base salary range of $115,000 to $160,000 with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits is offered, with strong

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and deadlines.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Municipal law or public-entity litigation experience is a plus, not required.
• In-house and solo practice backgrounds are welcome with relevant litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters from initial investigation through settlement or trial.
• Develop litigation strategies, evaluate case exposure, and recommend effective solutions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, and prepare witnesses.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while maintaining direct client relationships.
• Handle general civil litigation, insurance defense, and potential municipal or public-sector matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer. is a well-established law firm seeking an experienced civil litigator to take ownership of complex cases on-site in Grand Rapids, MI. You will manage diverse matters, develop strategies, draft filings, and represent clients through hearings and negotiations.

Active Michigan Bar license and 5+ years of civil litigation experience are required. A competitive base salary range of $115,000 to $160,000 with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits is offered, with strong