Litigation Attorney - Commercial LitigationLocation: Farmington Hills, MI
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive base salary starting around $140,000, with flexibility for candidates with additional relevant experience
- Outside counsel with an in-house feel - no billable hours
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with firm contributions
What You'll Work OnYou'll handle complex commercial disputes involving areas such as:
- Breach of contract
- Trade secrets
- Trademarks and intellectual property
- Non-compete and employment-related disputes
- Other complex business and commercial litigation
You'll be involved throughout the litigation lifecycle rather than handling only one piece of the process.
What You'll Do- Independently manage commercial litigation matters from pre-suit through resolution, trial, and appeal
- Develop case strategy and advise clients on legal and business considerations
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal documents
- Take and defend depositions
- Argue motions and appear at hearings
- Represent clients in mediations and settlement negotiations
- Prepare matters for trial and participate in trials when necessary
- Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, risk, and case developments
- Collaborate with other attorneys on complex matters and creative legal strategies
What We're Looking For- 3-5 years of litigation experience, with commercial or business litigation experience strongly preferred
- Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters
- Experience drafting substantive pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Experience taking depositions and arguing motions
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
- Excellent client communication and relationship-management skills
