Senior Litigation Associate — Complex Business Disputes

Beacon Hill; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a top Michigan firm, seeks a mid-level to senior Litigation Associate to join a growing practice. Sit in any Michigan office, with preference for Grand Rapids, and handle a broad range of business disputes while taking meaningful responsibility for matters.

Candidates should have a J.D., strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, and experience with discovery, motions, and depositions. Salary ranges from $170k–$200k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions preferred.
• Excellent judgment, organization, and client-service skills.
• Appropriate bar admission or ability to obtain admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial and business litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Manage discovery and take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate with other attorneys.
• Manage matters independently based on experience level.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Discovery experience

Motions practice

Depositions

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Beacon Hill, a top Michigan firm, seeks a mid-level to senior Litigation Associate to join a growing practice. Sit in any Michigan office, with preference for Grand Rapids, and handle a broad range of business disputes while taking meaningful responsibility for matters.

Candidates should have a J.D., strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, and experience with discovery, motions, and depositions. Salary ranges from $170k–$200k depending on experience.