General Civil Liability Litigation
Southfield, MI - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $110000.00 - $150000.00 per hour
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Work on sophisticated high-exposure liability defense matters rather than routine volume litigation
- Take meaningful ownership of cases while continuing to develop under experienced attorneys
- Gain exposure to sophisticated corporate clients insurance carriers and risk management professionals
- Build deeper experience with depositions expert witnesses litigation strategy mediation and trial preparation
- Join a collaborative team that values intelligence curiosity coachability and long-term professional growth
- Develop toward greater responsibility and first-chair trial opportunities
- Enjoy a hybrid schedule that combines in-person collaboration with work-from-home flexibility
Location: Hybrid in Southfield Michigan conveniently located near Detroit. Tuesday and Thursday are team-wide in-office days.
Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Michigan and have at least 3 years of directly relevant general civil liability litigation experience. We strongly prefer 5 years but will consider attorneys with 3 years based on the sophistication of their work and demonstrated independence.
About Us
We are an established Michigan litigation practice known for sophisticated legal work strong client relationships and a collaborative approach to professional development. Our attorneys work closely with corporate entities insurance carriers and risk management professionals while receiving opportunities to grow into increasingly responsible roles. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Handle sophisticated general civil liability and liability defense matters with increasing independence
- Work on cases involving bodily injury premises liability construction liability catastrophic injury wrongful death transportation or trucking liability products liability municipal liability and related matters
- Analyze liability damages exposure statutes case law and other legal issues affecting case strategy
- Develop thoughtful litigation strategies for complex and high-exposure matters
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear persuasive written work
- Draft pleadings motions briefs discovery and other litigation documents
- Take and defend depositions including depositions involving lay witnesses and experts as appropriate
- Manage discovery and work with expert witnesses
- Participate in mediation settlement strategy negotiations and case preparation
- Prepare matters for trial and assume increasing responsibility as experience grows
- Communicate directly and professionally with sophisticated clients
- Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys while remaining receptive to coaching and feedback
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active Michigan law license
- 3 years of directly relevant general civil liability litigation experience
- 5 years of experience strongly preferred
- Meaningful experience in one or more areas such as premises liability general liability catastrophic injury wrongful death transportation or trucking litigation products liability municipal liability or construction liability
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Experience managing discovery depositions motions and litigation strategy
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
- Professional polished and comfortable communicating directly with clients
- Collaborative coachable intellectually curious and motivated to continue developing
- High-exposure case experience is strongly preferred
- Experience representing sophisticated corporate clients is a plus
- Experience deposing highly technical expert witnesses is a plus
- Trial experience is a plus but is not required
Why You Will Love Working Here
- You will work on challenging matters that allow you to sharpen substantive litigation skills
- You will have room to take ownership while still benefiting from mentorship and feedback
- You will interact with sophisticated clients and develop a strong client-facing presence
- You will join colleagues who value collaboration rather than ego
- You will have a clear opportunity to grow into greater responsibility and trial work
- You will have a hybrid work structure with consistent in-person collaboration days
JPC-2075
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: MI bar license and 3 yrs of general civil liability litigation exp
Submission Email / Name: Shaun -
Quick Recruiter Reference
Established Michigan defense litigation firm hiring for sophisticated high-exposure general civil liability work. Target 5 years with 3 considered for candidates with strong relevant experience and independence. Michigan bar and directly relevant practice-area experience are hard requirements.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - General Civil Liability Litigation Attorney - Collins Einhorn Farrell PC - JPC-2075 - source
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Client job title: General Civil Liability Litigation Attorney
Location: Southfield MI
On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid
Experience: 3
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: General Liability Defense Attorney Civil Litigation Attorney Liability Defense Attorney Insurance Defense Attorney Litigation Associate Premises Liability Attorney Bodily Injury Defense Attorney
# of hires needed: 3-5 across all open attorney practice areas