Trial Attorney

Commercial Litigation Attorney (2–8 Years Experience)

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Practice Area: Business/Commercial Litigatio

nCompensation: Competitive (Base + Bonus), commensurate with experienc

e
About the Fi

rmWe are a well-established, respected Michigan law firm known for high-quality representation, responsive service, and a collaborative culture. Our firm serves business clients, executives, and organizations across the region and beyond, with a strong reputation in commercial litigation, business transactions, and regulatory matters. We invest in attorney development, encourage billable efficiency over excessive hours, and foster a professional, supportive environmen

t.
Position Overv

iewWe are seeking a skilled Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our growing business litigation team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience handling a wide range of commercial disputes and will be eager to develop their practice while working on meaningful, high-impact cases for sophisticated business clien

ts.
This role offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility early, work closely with experienced partners, and build a robust litigation practice within a respected f

irm.
Key Responsibil

itiesHandle all phases of commercial litigation, inclu

ding:Breach of contract, business torts, non-compete/trade secret dis

putesPartnership/LLC/shareholder dis

putesDebtor-creditor issues, collections, and enforcement ma

ttersInsurance coverage disputes and bad faith claims (exposure/opportu

nity)Real estate and construction-related litig

ationConduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memo

randaManage discovery: interrogatories, requests for production, admissions, and discovery confer

encesDepose and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witn

essesAdvocate at hearings, status conferences, mediations, and (as appropriate) bench/trial procee

dingsCounsel clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, settlement options, and cost-benefit ana

lysisCollaborate with transactional colleagues on risk mitigation and dispute preve

ntionMaintain meticulous file management, billing records, and matter time

lines
Qualific

ationsReq

uired:
J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to the State Bar of Michigan (or eligible for adm

ission)2–8 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm

settingDemonstrated experience handling commercial/business litigation

mattersStrong writing and analytical skills; ability to craft clear, persuasive legal ar

gumentsExcellent client interpersonal skills and professional j

udgmentAbility to manage multiple matters simultaneously with attention to

detailProficiency with legal research tools (Westlaw/Lexis) and modern litigation support s

oftware
Highly Pr

eferred:
Prior experience in a mid-to-large size firm or reputable boutique litigation

practiceExposure to federal and state court litigation in Michigan (especially Eastern District and state tria

l courts)Experience with arbitration, mediation, and ADR

processesBusiness transactions background or exposure (helpful for understanding underlying commercial relat

ionships)
Wha

t We Offer
Competitive compensation mirroring firm scale and market rates for Detroi

t/Troy areaPerformance-based bonu

s potentialCollaborative, mentorship-oriented culture with meaningful partner

interactionOpportunity to develop a strong commercial xrczosw litigation practice with autonomy and res

ponsibilityWork with sophisticated business clients on complex, high-sta

kes mattersProfessional work environment that values efficiency, quality, and work-l

ife balanceComprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement,

PTO, etc.)Potential for hybrid work flexibility (determined by matter needs and f

irm policy)
Ideal Candi

date Profile
The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, client-focused l

itigator who:Thrives in a collaborative environment but can work

independentlyCommunicates clearly with clients, opposing counsel, and co

urt personnelPossesses strong organizational skills and professional a

ccountabilityIs eager to grow their book of business over time (client development encouraged but not requi

red at entry)Values quality advocacy over volume-for-

volume's sakeAligns with the firm's culture of professionalism, integrity, and r

esponsivenes

s
How to ApplyConfidential inquiries and applications are invited. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and writ

ing sample to:

(Recruiting representative; all inquiries kept strictly

confidential)