Commercial Litigation Attorney

Full-Time | Onsite | Troy, Michigan

• Salary: Highly competitive; negotiable based on experience
• Performance-Based Growth: Annual reviews with bonus and/or raise tied to performance
• Benefits: Healthcare, PTO, 401(k), short-term disability

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney to lead complex commercial litigation matters from initial intake through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, arbitration, trial, and appeals. This role is designed for a seasoned litigator who thrives on strategy, autonomy, and client leadership.

The ideal candidate brings deep litigation experience, sound judgment, and the ability to guide clients through high-stakes disputes with clarity and confidence.

• Manage commercial litigation matters end-to-end, from intake through successful resolution
• Review and analyze complex client documents and case materials
• Conduct advanced legal research and prepare detailed legal analysis to support litigation strategy
• Draft pleadings, discovery, substantive motions, case evaluation statements, and legal memoranda
• Conduct discovery and take and defend depositions
• Prepare for and attend arbitration hearings, trials, and related proceedings
• Provide strategic counsel and direction to clients throughout the litigation process
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients regarding case status and strategy

• Assumes ownership of assigned commercial litigation matters with minimal ramp-up
• Demonstrates strong command of case strategy, motion practice, and discovery execution
• Builds client trust through responsiveness, clarity, and strategic guidance
• Integrates seamlessly with firm leadership and litigation support teams

• Reports directly to the Managing Member, Frank Simon
• Works closely with attorneys, paralegals, analysts, and firm leadership

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan

Required Experience

• 10 years of commercial litigation experience
• Significant experience managing cases through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial-level proceedings

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Portable book of business not required (will consider candidates with or without one)
• Experience with complex, high-stakes commercial disputes

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

• Strategic thinker with strong independent judgment
• Clear, confident communicator with clients and colleagues
• Detail-oriented and disciplined in execution
• Professional, composed, and effective in high-pressure litigation environments

Simon PLC Attorneys & Counselors is a litigation-focused firm handling complex commercial disputes, receiverships, and high-stakes matters. The firm is known for hands-on legal strategy, direct client engagement, and results-driven advocacy.

Attorneys at Simon PLC are given meaningful responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters without unnecessary bureaucracy.

• Lead complex cases with real strategic control
• Work directly with firm leadership and decision-makers
• Competitive compensation with performance-based upside
• Long-term growth opportunity within a litigation-forward firm

📧 Email your resume to inquiries@simonattys.com

• Internal Contact: Hiring Team / Litigation Leadership