Commercial Litigation Attorney

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected Michigan law firm with a strong litigation platform and a long-standing reputation for handling sophisticated legal matters.
• Work on commercial and business litigation matters with meaningful responsibility, client contact, depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation.
• Build your litigation career in a team-oriented environment that values strong writing, practical judgment, and courtroom development.
• Step into an active role where attorneys are expected to grow, take ownership, and develop real trial and client-facing skills.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and flexibility for a standout candidate.

Location: This is an on-site role based in Troy, Michigan. Candidates should be local to the area and licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Note: Michigan Bar admission, litigation experience, and a commercial litigation, business litigation, or closely related civil litigation background are required.

About Us

We are a full-service Michigan law firm with a strong reputation for excellence, client service, and results across a wide range of practice areas. Our litigation team handles complex matters for businesses, organizations, and individuals, with a focus on practical strategy, strong advocacy, and long-term client relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle commercial litigation and business dispute matters from case intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy with experienced litigation attorneys.
• Manage discovery, review documents, prepare written discovery, and analyze case facts.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and support hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Appear in court and assist with litigation proceedings as needed.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel in a professional and responsive manner.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and staff while managing deadlines, case files, and litigation priorities.
• Develop courtroom, deposition, trial, and client counseling skills in a sophisticated litigation practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 3 years of attorney experience.
• Litigation experience required, preferably in commercial litigation, business litigation, civil litigation, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, insurance defense, employment litigation, or related matters.
• Deposition experience strongly preferred.
• Strong desire to appear in court, learn trial skills, and grow as a hands-on litigator.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong professional judgment, organization, problem-solving ability, and work ethic.
• Proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative law firm environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on substantive commercial litigation matters with real professional growth potential.
• You will gain exposure to depositions, court appearances, trial preparation, and client strategy.
• You will be part of an established Michigan firm with a respected litigation team and strong client base.
• You will work in a collaborative, professional environment where high-quality work is valued.
• You will have the opportunity to build a long-term litigation career with mentorship, responsibility, and room to grow.

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Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Yes/No: Do you have commercial litigation experience?
• Please briefly explain how your experience aligns with this role (optional)
• This role is on site at the Troy, MI office. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N.
• In what city/state do you currently reside?
• What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

• litigation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• MI bar license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000