Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Litigation Attorney

Location: Flint, MI

Plunkett Cooney, one of the largest and most accomplished law firms in the Midwest, is seeking a litigation attorney to support attorneys in the Flint office. Plunkett Cooney is looking for a motivated attorney that can be available to begin supporting the office with handling matters, research, drafting documents and taking depositions.

Requirements:

• Have 3-7 years of experience in a litigation practice
• Deposition experience
• Be proficient and independent handling of litigation matters such as commercial litigation, premises liability, general negligence, property damage, construction and/or personal injury related
• Prior work experience as a clerk for a judge or court of appeals preferred
• Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills are required
• General litigation motion writing and courtroom oral skills
• General understanding of medical records
• Working knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Rules of Evidence
• Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Comfort level with learning new computer software
• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school, and
• Be a member in good standing and active in the Michigan Bar

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to compete and prosper in highly competitive and complex environments, with significant client contact. Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. The position requires a commitment to 3 full days in the office each week and more if necessary to complete all tasks and service clients.

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Plunkett Cooney is one of Michigan's oldest and largest law firms, representing a diverse and continuously growing family of clients. Our mission of excellence, support by the dedication and skill of our attorneys and staff, combined with aggressive commitment to outstanding client service makes us a leader in the legal profession.

Company Description

Plunkett Cooney is one of Michigan's oldest and largest law firms, representing a diverse and continuously growing family of clients. Our mission of excellence, support by the dedication and skill of our attorneys and staff, combined with aggressive commitment to outstanding client service makes us a leader in the legal profession.