Litigation Attorney

Job description

The Probate Pro ( a division of the Darren Findling Law Firm, PLC, is a growing probate, estate planning, and elder law firm with offices in Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. The Probate Pro is seeking a probate attorney for its Royal Oak, MI office.

Responsibilities:

· Meeting with clients initially to determine whether they are in need of our services

· Drafting, filing, and serving pleadings

· Managing clients’ expectations and returning all calls within 24 hours during the week

· Regular court appearances in the Metro Detroit area and beyond as needed

· Managing a caseload from start to finish

Requirements:

· Michigan bar license

· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow-through

· Exceptional communication skills

· Adapts well to change and maintains a positive attitude under stress

· Ability to multitask and stay focused on the most important and urgent issues

· Thrives in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to travel for court hearings as needed

· Adoption of our core values

Preferred candidates may also have experience probate litigation.

Perks of the Job

• Competitive salary
• Medical and prescription benefits
• Dental and vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k plan
• Payment of bar dues and malpractice insurance for attorneys
• Continuing education
• Amazing workplace culture

About Us

The Darren Findling Law Firm, PLC is a dynamic law firm based in Royal Oak, Michigan with about 29 attorneys and 97 employees total. We work hard and we play hard. We were named by Crain’s Detroit as a Cool Place to Work in 2018. Also in 2018, we were honored by Law Firm 500 as one of the fastest growing firms in the country. We pride ourselves in being the fastest to the courthouse to file and in telling it like it is, one of our core values. In an effort to reach greatness, we uphold our commitments to each other and our clients while solving complex problems. If this sounds like a company you want to be a part of, we look forward to meeting you.

The Darren Findling Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements for this position?

Experience:

• Litigation: 1 year (Required)
• Probate Law (Wills, trusts and guardianships): 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)