Litigation Attorney

Plunkett Cooney, P.C

$80K — $120K *
Flint, MI 48504In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience in litigation.
  • Experience taking depositions.
  • Independent handling of various litigation matters including commercial and personal injury cases.
  • Preferred prior experience as a clerk for a judge or court of appeals.
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills required.
  • Familiarity with courtroom oral advocacy and motion writing skills required.
  • Understanding of medical records is essential.
  • Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure required.
  • Comfortable with learning new software applications.
  • J.D. from an ABA-approved law school and active Michigan Bar membership.

Responsibilities

  • Support the office by managing cases and litigation matters.
  • Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases.
  • Draft legal documents and briefs as required.
  • Take depositions and witness statements.
  • Engage in courtroom appearances and oral arguments.
  • Collaborate with clients to gather relevant information and provide updates.
  • Maintain awareness of local and federal procedural rules to ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment fostering career growth.
  • Opportunity for significant client interaction.
  • Flexible work locations between Flint, Bloomfield Hills, and Detroit.
  • Supportive team atmosphere emphasizing collaboration.
Full Job Description
Position: Litigation Attorney

Location: Flint, MI (Or Bloomfield Hills, MI OR Detroit, MI)

We are looking for a motivated attorney that can be available to begin supporting the office by handling matters, providing research, drafting documents and taking depositions. This position is not limited to Flint, geographically, and ideally, the candidate will be located in Flint with the possibility of working periodically in our Bloomfield Hills or Detroit offices.

Requirements:
  • Have at least 5 years of experience in a litigation practice
  • Deposition experience
  • Be proficient and independent handling litigation matters such as commercial litigation, premises liability, transportation, general negligence, property damage, construction and/or personal injury related
  • Prior work experience as a clerk for a judge or court of appeals preferred
  • Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills are required
  • General litigation motion writing and courtroom oral skills
  • General understanding of medical records
  • Working knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Rules of Evidence
  • Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Comfort level with learning new computer software
  • J.D. from an ABA-approved law school
  • Be a member in good standing and active in the Michigan Bar

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to compete and prosper in competitive and complex environments, with significant client contact. Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills are also required.

Please visit to submit resume and writing sample.

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