Attorney/Lawyer

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, maintaining ownership of strategy, deadlines, and day-to-day case progress.
• Conduct legal research and translate findings into well-supported motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings.
• Prepare for and take depositions, including witness examination, document review, and follow-up analysis to support case development.
• Handle discovery activities by drafting responses, reviewing produced materials, and identifying key facts relevant to liability and damages.
• Represent clients in hearings, motion arguments, and other courtroom proceedings with clear and effective oral advocacy.
• Evaluate claims involving commercial disputes, premises liability, transportation matters, negligence, property damage, construction issues, and personal injury allegations.
• Review medical documentation and other evidentiary materials to assess case value, causation, and litigation risk.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel to move matters forward efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience practicing in a litigation-focused legal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage civil litigation matters with limited supervision.
• Hands-on experience taking depositions and developing testimony for case strategy.
• Strong legal research, brief writing, and overall written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience drafting motions and presenting arguments effectively in court.
• Proven capability in drafting motions and presenting arguments effectively in court.
• Familiarity with Michigan Court Rules, Michigan Rules of Evidence, and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Working understanding of medical records and their use in evaluating injury-related claims.
• Previous judicial clerkship experience is preferred, particularly with a trial court or appellate court.

Qualifications

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Benefits

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.