Senior Litigation Attorney - Hybrid, Trial-Ready Advocate

Level Link Legal; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Level Link Legal, a growing business-focused law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney for a full-time, hybrid role in Dearborn, MI.

You will manage cases from inception through resolution, take and defend depositions, draft motions, and participate in hearings and trials. The ideal candidate has a J.D., Michigan Bar, and 5+ years of substantive litigation experience with strong client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
• 5+ years of substantive litigation experience.
• Meaningful trial experience required.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop and execute case strategy based on client objectives and circumstances.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation filings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including written discovery and document production.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Examine and cross-examine witnesses.
• Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process, providing guidance.
• Negotiate settlements and communicate with opposing counsel.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support strategy.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines with organized files.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Level Link Legal, a growing business-focused law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney for a full-time, hybrid role in Dearborn, MI.

You will manage cases from inception through resolution, take and defend depositions, draft motions, and participate in hearings and trials. The ideal candidate has a J.D., Michigan Bar, and 5+ years of substantive litigation experience with strong client communication skills.