Senior Litigation Attorney — Own Your Cases with Autonomy

Secrest Wardle; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work flexibility

Office in Troy

Résumé du poste

Secrest Wardle, a Michigan-based firm with over a century of history, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to manage cases with autonomy within a collaborative team. The role emphasizes independent file management, strategic defense, and direct client interaction in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–9 years of litigation experience, strong insurance defense exposure, and a proven ability to handle complex matters with minimal supervision, while leveraging the firm’s

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of litigation experience.
• Background in insurance defense and Michigan No-Fault PIP/UM/UIM strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage files in a deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with billing practices.
• High level of technological literacy, including document management systems.

Responsabilités

• Manage a full caseload from intake through resolution, including trial preparation where applicable.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy across defense matters.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Take and defend depositions independently.
• Handle court appearances, mediations, and negotiations.
• Evaluate risk, exposure, and case value.
• Communicate directly with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Independent case management

Insurance defense knowledge

Outils

Document management systems

Description du poste

Secrest Wardle, a Michigan-based firm with over a century of history, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to manage cases with autonomy within a collaborative team. The role emphasizes independent file management, strategic defense, and direct client interaction in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–9 years of litigation experience, strong insurance defense exposure, and a proven ability to handle complex matters with minimal supervision, while leveraging the firm’s