What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Mike Morse Law Firm?
About this Job
This is a hybrid position
What We Do
Mike Morse Law Firm is the largest personal injury firm in Michigan, and we help clients live well by following our Core Values. We have an excellent reputation and provide our clients with outstanding customer service by our dedication to working hard to win when they have been injured.
What It's Like to Work For Us
We serve our clients by making their satisfaction our highest priority. We do what's right by sustaining an open, honest and ethical work environment. We lead in everything we do by offering best-in-class products, benefits and services. And we value our employees by seeking the best talent, rewarding high performance and holding ourselves accountable.
All in all, we have an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.
What You will Have the Opportunity to Do
- Develop and apply skills to control all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, discovery, negotiation, and presentation.
- Review and analyze files, insurance policies, all allegations and pertinent medical and technical data.
- Consult with medical and accident reconstruction specialists regarding injuries and disabilities.
- Prepare responses to civil complaints, files and answers any appropriate motions when questions of law or liability are in dispute.
- Determine feasibility of including third-party defendants in pending suits.
- Select legal investigators and arranges for service of subpoenas and summonses.
- File additional motions as facts of case and proper timing warrant.
- Conduct discovery depositions; formulates interrogatories.
- Under supervision of a Practice Leader, conducts examinations under oath.
- Analyze information obtained through discovery and determines whether settlement is appropriate within his/her authority according to the Company guidelines.
- Prepare case for trial, examining facts and developing trial strategy for construction of a strong defense.
- Prepare and submit pre-trial statements; attends pre-trial hearings before judge.
- Prepare mediation summaries and appears before Mediation Tribunal to advocate defendant's case.
- Evaluate award and makes decision as to whether to accept or go to trial within his/her authority.
- Keep client advised of status of case in accordance with office guidelines and client satisfaction goals.
- Coordinate trial or settlement activity with co-counsel, as necessary, to protect obtain the best outcome for client.
- Apply cost/benefit considerations to all litigation activity in conjunction with evaluation with supervisor.
- Negotiate reasonable and equitable pre-trial settlements on behalf of Firm and client, when and where possible.
- Consult with senior-level Attorneys on cases when necessary.
- Consult with Practice Leader to render legal advice and opinions as requested.
With our influential brand and the mentoring we offer, you will find your position as an Associate Attorney can lead to a rewarding career at our growing firm.
How You Will Benefit
Our Mike Morse Law Attorney will earn a competitive salary of $70,000 to $100,000 annually with annual bonus potential based on performance.
- Excellent and comprehensive benefits packages are just another reason to work for the Mike Morse Law Firm. Benefits include:
- 401k
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
We're looking for candidates who:
· Have Juris Doctor Degree or graduate of accredited law school
- Are Members of the State Bar of Michigan
Knowledge and Skills:
- Civil law, judicial procedures and rules of evidence
- Principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research
- Discovery methods and techniques
- Mediation rules, procedures and summaries
Ability To
- Demonstrate the ability to draft legal memorandum, motions and pleadings
- Communicate effectively with other attorneys, court officers, the general public and others in a work environment
- Analyze, organize, and present facts, evidence and related materials effectively in both written and oral forms
- Utilize state-of-the-art computer software including practice management systems
- Willingness to work irregular and/or extended hours to meet professional responsibilities and deadlines
A successful Associate Attorney will possess effective communication skills, ambition, motivation and drive!
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000