Trial-Driven Associate Attorney - Hybrid, Mentoring

Orion Placement; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Troy, MI, is seeking an attorney to join a trial-focused litigation team. You will manage a litigation-driven caseload from inception through resolution, draft pleadings and motions, conduct research, and appear in court with increasing responsibility.

Active Michigan Bar admission or eligibility is required; 2+ years civil litigation experience preferred. Join seasoned trial attorneys in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation-driven caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis on complex factual and legal issues.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials with increasing responsibility.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and legal staff on case strategy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain organized case files and meet litigation deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Professional judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Confidential Employer in Troy, MI, is seeking an attorney to join a trial-focused litigation team. You will manage a litigation-driven caseload from inception through resolution, draft pleadings and motions, conduct research, and appear in court with increasing responsibility.

Active Michigan Bar admission or eligibility is required; 2+ years civil litigation experience preferred. Join seasoned trial attorneys in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment with strong growth potential.