Litigation Associate Attorney – Detroit

A highly regarded Detroit-area litigation boutique is seeking an attorney with at least two years of litigation experience to join its growing practice.

This is a unique opportunity to build a sophisticated litigation practice handling complex recovery matters on behalf of major insurers, corporations, and other institutional clients. While prior subrogation experience is welcomed, it is not required. Attorneys with backgrounds in commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance litigation, product liability, transportation, or other complex civil litigation are encouraged to apply.

The firm offers a collaborative environment, meaningful responsibility, and a compensation structure designed to reward performance without imposing traditional billable hour requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations, hearings, and trials
• Analyze liability, causation, and damages issues
• Work with experts, investigators, and corporate representatives
• Develop case strategy and evaluation recommendations
• Maintain direct client contact and provide regular case updates

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Michigan bar license or ability to obtain admission
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience
• Experience in commercial, construction, insurance, transportation, product liability, or other complex civil litigation preferred
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters while collaborating within a team environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation tailored to experience and market conditions
• Flexible salary structure based on background, current compensation, and overall qualifications
• Strong annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Long-term growth and advancement potential

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This practice offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value litigation matters without the pressure of a traditional billable hour model. Because the firm’s work is contingency-fee based, attorneys can focus on developing cases, serving clients, and achieving successful outcomes rather than tracking annual hour requirements.

Associates receive meaningful litigation responsibility, significant client exposure, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys on complex matters that often involve substantial damages and challenging liability issues.

Interested?

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Additional information regarding the firm, practice, compensation structure, bonus program, and long-term career path will be provided to qualified candidates.