Senior Civil Litigator – Complex Litigation & Trials (MI)

Protouch Staffing; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a qualified Litigation Attorney to join our clients' litigation group in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The role focuses on managing complex civil and business litigation from inception through resolution, including client consultations, pleadings, depositions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of civil litigation experience, an active Michigan Bar license, and strong writing, research, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of civil litigation experience
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
• Significant experience handling complex business litigation in state and federal courts
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• A self-motivated, detail-oriented approach to practicing law
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Familiarity with the Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County courts
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Working directly with clients to provide practical legal guidance and outstanding service
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Appearing in both Michigan state and federal courts
• Participating in settlement negotiations and facilitation
• Assisting with trial strategy and trial preparation

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Court familiarity

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Protouch Staffing is seeking a qualified Litigation Attorney to join our clients' litigation group in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The role focuses on managing complex civil and business litigation from inception through resolution, including client consultations, pleadings, depositions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of civil litigation experience, an active Michigan Bar license, and strong writing, research, and advocacy skills.