Transportation Tort Litigation Attorney

PLUNKETT COONEY, PC; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Michigan is seeking a Transportation & Tort Litigation Attorney with over 4 years of experience. This role involves handling complex litigation matters in state and federal courts, with significant client interaction. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to professional excellence. The position offers a supportive environment for attorneys looking to grow their own practice while working on challenging cases.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience, preferably in defense and transportation law.
• Ability to handle complex litigation matters independently.
• Courtroom experience in Michigan state and/or federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation files for commercial auto, premises liability, and personal injury.
• Draft pleadings, take depositions, and argue motions.
• Grow a client base and manage existing relationships.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Brief writing

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the Michigan Bar

Job description

Job Title: Transportation & Tort Litigation Attorney

Location: Detroit, MI OR Bloomfield Hills, MI

Plunket Cooney, one of the largest and most accomplished law firms in the Midwest, is looking to add a Transportation Litigation Attorney to their dynamic team. We are looking for a motivated legal professional to join a collaborative team with a strong reputation for excellence, while also building their own practice in a supportive and well-established environment.

The ideal candidate will be a versatile, client-focused attorney with a proven ability to handle complex litigation matters. This role offers significant client contact and the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging cases in both state and federal courts.

To be considered, a candidate must have:

• 4 years plus of litigation experience, preferably in defense matters, transportation law and litigation practice including PIP and SIU experience.
• Proficiency in the independent handling of litigation files such as commercial auto, PIP fraud investigations, premises liability, general negligence, property damage, construction and/or personal injury related.
• Experience handling Michigan no-fault, third party & commercial auto liability and network transportation claims.
• Courtroom experience in Michigan state and/or federal courts.
• Knowledge of and experience with local rules and court procedures.
• Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills.
• Experience in all aspects of litigation, including, drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and arguing motions.
• A strong commitment to professional excellence and ongoing development.
• A demonstrated ability and desire to grow a client base and expand existing relationships.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar in good standing.

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to compete and prosper in highly competitive and complex environments with significant client contact. Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Candidates have the option to work in either our Detroit or Bloomfield Hills offices.

Interested candidates should submit resumes and writing samples to https://plunkettcooney.isolvedhire.com/jobs/