What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Teksky LLC?
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to support a fast-paced trial docket and contribute to the continued growth of our Grand Rapids, Michigan office.
The attorney will handle a broad range of litigation matters, including municipal law, insurance defense litigation, employment and labor law, and general civil litigation. The ideal candidate will be able to independently manage cases from inception through trial and provide high-quality legal services to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage civil litigation matters from case inception through trial.
- Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Manage all phases of discovery.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing.
- Develop case strategies and prepare matters for trial.
- Handle negotiations and assist with resolving disputes.
- Represent clients in court and other legal proceedings.
- Manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
- Provide responsive, professional, and high-quality legal services to clients.
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff on complex litigation matters.
- Take on new projects and quickly develop knowledge and skills as needed.
Practice Areas
Experience in one or more of the following areas is valuable:
- Municipal Law
- Public Entity Defense
- Insurance Defense Litigation
- Employment & Labor Law
- General Civil Litigation
Public entity defense experience is a plus but is not required.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-approved law school.
- Active Michigan Bar admission in good standing.
- Minimum 5 years of active civil litigation experience.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases from inception through trial.
- Strong experience with pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, depositions, legal research, analysis, and writing.
- Excellent analytical and creative-thinking abilities.
- Strong writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and electronic discovery platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a timely and professional manner.
- Strong work ethic, high energy, and willingness to learn new skills quickly.
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service.
If you are interested, could you please share your updated resume along with your salary expectations to Luna.star@teksky.com or you can reach me at (401) 526 - 1214