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Partner Level Commercial Litigation Attorney

Jobot · Detroit, MI · 2 mo ago
On-siteLegal$150k–$200k/yrFull-time

Job Details

The Transportation Law Group represents self-insured employers and their third-party administrators and excess carriers in occupational injury and illness disputes. We work closely with our firm’s Workers’ Compensation Group to provide a strategic and aggressive defense.

We monitor state and federal workers’ compensation regulations and related legal concerns such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and unemployment compensation matters. Additionally, we monitor industry-specific regulations and case law to ensure clients' policies and programs are fully compliant with the law.

About the Role

As a litigator at the Transportation Law Group, you will take depositions, lead cases, and actually practice law. You will work closely with clients to develop alternatives to litigation when trial is not in their best interests, and you will advise transportation industry clients on general business matters and issues unique to the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

  • Take depositions
  • Lead cases
  • Advise clients on business matters
  • Monitor industry-specific regulations and case law
  • Work closely with the Workers’ Compensation Group
  • Maintain compliance with workers’ compensation regulations and related laws

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience in workers’ compensation and related areas
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • At least 3 years of relevant legal experience

Skills

  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Effective negotiation and mediation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
  • Attention to detail

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits package
  • Flexible schedules
  • 401(k) match

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000 per year

Schedule

Flexible schedule

Company Info

In the event that a third party’s negligence causes losses to a client’s business, the attorneys of the Transportation Law Group will take decisive action to recoup all losses. Though we will aggressively pursue a case when appropriate, we work closely with clients to develop alternatives to litigation when trial is not in our clients’ best interests. The firm also advises transportation industry clients on general business matters and business issues unique to the transportation industry.

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