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Senior Litigation Attorney / Non-Equity Shareholder
Location: St. Joseph, Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
A well-established and growing law firm in Southwest Michigan is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney or Non-Equity Shareholder to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished litigator looking to take on significant responsibility, manage complex matters, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth and success of a collaborative legal team.
The firm has a long-standing presence in Michigan and is committed to providing exceptional legal representation while fostering a professional, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including trials, hearings, discovery, and motion practice.
- Prepare, review, and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
- Take and defend depositions and work effectively with expert witnesses.
- Develop and implement litigation strategies tailored to clients’ business objectives and legal needs.
- Provide strategic legal counsel and maintain strong, responsive communication with clients regarding case developments and outcomes.
- Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to effectively manage cases.
- Review legal work product and provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to attorneys with less litigation experience.
- Contribute to the professional development of junior attorneys and support a collaborative team environment.
- Manage case files, deadlines, and competing priorities efficiently using legal practice management systems.
- Participate in client development and relationship-building initiatives as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing law.
- Active license to practice law in the State of Michigan.
- Significant experience handling commercial litigation matters.
- Strong written, verbal, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation matters and competing deadlines.
- Strong client-service and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and legal support professionals.
- Prior supervisory, leadership, or attorney mentoring experience is preferred.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is an experienced litigator who combines strong legal judgment and advocacy skills with a client-focused approach. The successful candidate will be comfortable handling complex matters independently while also contributing to the development and mentorship of other attorneys.
If you are an accomplished commercial litigator seeking an opportunity to grow your practice and take on a leadership role within a respected Southwest Michigan law firm, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Litigation: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000