Associate Attorney

Role overview:

This role opened up because a team member is relocating. Adams Legal is a regional law firm with offices in Detroit and two other cities. You will work directly with clients and partners. On site, Detroit.

In this role you will:

• Manage a caseload of 40 to 60 active matters
• Advise clients on case strategy, risks and likely outcomes
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery
• Prepare clients and witnesses for deposition and trial
• Attend client development events and bar association functions
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials
• Report case status to clients, partners and insurance carriers

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years of practice experience in the relevant area of law
• Organized with a heavy caseload and many deadlines
• Licensed to practice in Michigan and in good standing
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Deposition and motion practice experience

Compensation and benefits:

• 401(k) with 4% match
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development budget
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match

A bit about us:

Case management runs on Clio, and billing is done in-house. Paralegals here draft pleadings, manage the calendar and talk to clients every day. Business attire in court, business casual in the office.

We review applications on a rolling basis.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Adams Legal.