Commercial Litigation Attorney

Pay: $120000.00 - $150000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected Michigan law firm with a strong litigation platform and a long-standing reputation for handling sophisticated legal matters.
• Work on commercial and business litigation matters with meaningful responsibility client contact depositions court appearances and trial preparation.
• Build your litigation career in a team-oriented environment that values strong writing practical judgment and courtroom development.
• Step into an active role where attorneys are expected to grow take ownership and develop real trial and client-facing skills.
• Competitive compensation bonus potential and flexibility for a standout candidate.

Location: This is an on-site role based in Troy Michigan. Candidates should be local to the area and licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Note: Michigan Bar admission litigation experience and a commercial litigation business litigation or closely related civil litigation background are required.

About Us

We are a full-service Michigan law firm with a strong reputation for excellence client service and results across a wide range of practice areas. Our litigation team handles complex matters for businesses organizations and individuals with a focus on practical strategy strong advocacy and long-term client relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle commercial litigation and business dispute matters from case intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings motions briefs discovery correspondence and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy with experienced litigation attorneys.
• Manage discovery review documents prepare written discovery and analyze case facts.
• Take and defend depositions prepare witnesses and support hearings mediations arbitrations and trial preparation.
• Appear in court and assist with litigation proceedings as needed.
• Communicate with clients opposing counsel experts and court personnel in a professional and responsive manner.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and staff while managing deadlines case files and litigation priorities.
• Develop courtroom deposition trial and client counseling skills in a sophisticated litigation practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
• 3 years of attorney experience.
• Litigation experience required preferably in commercial litigation business litigation civil litigation contract disputes shareholder disputes insurance defense employment litigation or related matters.
• Deposition experience strongly preferred.
• Strong desire to appear in court learn trial skills and grow as a hands-on litigator.
• Excellent legal research writing analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Strong professional judgment organization problem-solving ability and work ethic.
• Proactive resourceful detail-oriented and comfortable working in a collaborative law firm environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on substantive commercial litigation matters with real professional growth potential.
• You will gain exposure to depositions court appearances trial preparation and client strategy.
• You will be part of an established Michigan firm with a respected litigation team and strong client base.
• You will work in a collaborative professional environment where high-quality work is valued.
• You will have the opportunity to build a long-term litigation career with mentorship responsibility and room to grow.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: MI bar license 3 yrs litigation exp. Some commercial litigation exp needed.

• Nice to haves: Preferred deposition experience courtroom interest trial skills interest and experience with employment disputes business litigation civil rights wage and hour non-compete or trade secret matters.

• Additional context: Relocation- NO. Packages - NO

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 4 years: $120k to $130k especially if litigation background is broader or mostly insurance defense.

  • 5 to 6 years: $130k to $145k with stronger employment or commercial litigation experience.

  • 7 years: $145k to $150k especially with strong deposition court client counseling and directly relevant employment or commercial litigation experience.

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Michigan law firm hiring an on-site Commercial Litigation Attorney in Troy. Must be Michigan licensed with 3 years of litigation experience and interest in depositions court appearances and trial skills. Commercial/business litigation is ideal but broader civil litigation may work if the candidate is sharp and wants courtroom growth.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Commercial Litigation Attorney - Giarmarco Mullins & Horton P.C. - JPC 988 - Source

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• Client job title: Commercial Litigation Attorney

• Location: Troy MI

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