Manager of Contested Matters
Stillman Law Office (MI, MD, DE, DC, MA, NH, CT, VA & OH) · Farmington Hills, MI · 4 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Manage and direct the legal department in handling all contested matters
- Supervise, mentor, and develop legal staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
- Design and implement effective litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes
- Oversee preparation, filing, and management of pleadings, motions, and supporting documentation
- Provide timely legal guidance to leadership and operations teams regarding case status and strategy
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on contested matters
- Deliver clear status updates, legal recommendations, and settlement options
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and settlement agreements
- Partner with operations, compliance, and client service teams to align legal strategies with organizational goals
- Proactively identify and address legal risks impacting internal stakeholders
- Monitor changes in legislation and legal precedents and advise leadership on potential impacts
- Update and implement internal policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across contested matters and recovery efforts
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience (creditor’s rights/collections experience a plus)
- Prior leadership or management experience overseeing legal teams preferred
- Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills