Senior Litigation Attorney — Commercial / Real Estate

Orion Placement; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Confidential Employer, a preeminent national business law firm with deep Detroit roots, seeks an experienced litigation attorney for an on-site role in Southfield, Michigan. Candidates must hold an active Michigan Bar license and have 5+ years of litigation experience.

This role involves managing complex disputes, advising clients, and collaborating across practice groups to deliver results. The position offers autonomy, mentorship, and opportunities to grow a practice within a collegial,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience; real estate litigation preferred.
• Superior legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials; ability to manage client relationships independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate complex commercial and real estate disputes through all stages.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, pleadings, and briefs with precise writing.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk, and options, building long-term relationships.
• Collaborate across practice groups on matters with regulatory or transactional elements.
• Support business development with mentoring and marketing resources.
• Mentor junior associates and promote continuous professional growth.
• Handle a varied caseload with autonomy and commitment to client service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Communication skills

Client relationships

Independent case strategy

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Strong academic credentials

Job description

• Join a nationally respected, century-old business law firm that goes toe-to-toe with the largest firms in the country - without the impersonal grind of BigLaw
• Take ownership of sophisticated litigation matters alongside a collegial team of top-tier attorneys who are genuinely invested in each other's success
• Enjoy meaningful autonomy and increasingly complex, challenging work in a firm that treats you as a professional, not a billing unit
• Build cross-disciplinary depth: exposure to regulatory and transactional matters alongside litigation makes for well-rounded, high-impact attorneys
• Access mentorship, marketing support, and business development resources designed to help you grow your own practice over time
• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your experience and the value you bring
• Annual performance bonuses tied to results

Location: This role is fully on-site in Southfield, Michigan. Candidates must reside in the Metro Detroit area. No relocation assistance is available.

Note: Candidates must hold an active Michigan Bar license. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience. Candidates without an active Michigan Bar license or the required litigation background will not be considered.

About Us

We are a preeminent national business law firm with deep roots in the Detroit metropolitan area. For over a century, we have delivered results-focused legal services built on client knowledge, responsive communication, and a no-nonsense practical approach. Our attorneys concentrate their practices in specific areas, enabling excellence in complex and rapidly evolving areas of law - and we deliver this expertise at competitive Midwestern rates. We put people first: both our clients and our team. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage and litigate complex commercial and real estate disputes from inception through resolution, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, pleadings, and briefs with a high standard of legal writing and strategic precision
• Advise clients directly on litigation strategy, risk, and options - building trusted, long-term relationships
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on matters with regulatory or transactional dimensions
• Contribute to business development efforts with the benefit of firm-provided marketing support and mentorship
• Mentor junior associates and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence
• Manage a varied caseload with autonomy, efficiency, and a commitment to outstanding client service

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience; real estate litigation strongly preferred; general commercial litigation experience considered
• Superior legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and case strategy independently
• No book of business required

Why You Will Love Working Here

This firm has been building something meaningful for over 100 years, and it shows. You'll find a collegial, professional culture where attorneys genuinely support one another, where your development is treated as an investment, and where the work is substantive enough to keep you engaged for the long haul. You'll have real access to mentorship and marketing resources to build your own practice at your own pace.