Senior Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney

Oakland Lawyers Group, PLLC; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Lawyers Group, PLLC in Metro Detroit seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to lead complex commercial matters from pre-suit through trial and appeal. The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and ownership of cases.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to the Michigan State Bar, have at least five years' experience in complex commercial litigation, and excel in drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and arguing motions. A J.D.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Ability to independently manage cases with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting of pleadings, taking depositions, and arguing motions.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong client communication and relationship management abilities.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex commercial litigation matters from pre-suit through trial and appeal.
• Develop case strategy and oversee execution across all phases of litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; argue motions in court.
• Manage discovery, including drafting and responding, and conducting depositions.
• Represent clients in mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Provide strategic, business-focused legal counsel to clients.
• Identify creative solutions and opportunities in complex legal challenges.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and clients on case strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation

Case management

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Depositions

Motions

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Oakland Lawyers Group, PLLC in Metro Detroit seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to lead complex commercial matters from pre-suit through trial and appeal. The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and ownership of cases.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to the Michigan State Bar, have at least five years' experience in complex commercial litigation, and excel in drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and arguing motions. A J.D.