Senior Litigation Attorney
orion placementSouthfield, MI
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per yearAPPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
Senior Litigation Attorney
orion placementSouthfield, MI
10 days ago
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)About the role
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a nationally respected, century-old business law firm that goes toe-to-toe with the largest firms in the country — without the impersonal grind of BigLaw
Take ownership of sophisticated litigation matters alongside a collegial team of top-tier attorneys who are genuinely invested in each other's success
Enjoy meaningful autonomy and increasingly complex, challenging work in a firm that treats you as a professional, not a billing unit
Build cross‑disciplinary depth: exposure to regulatory and transactional matters alongside litigation makes for well‑rounded, high‑impact attorneys
Access mentorship, marketing support, and business development resources designed to help you grow your own practice at any pace
A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your experience and the value you bring
Annual performance bonuses tied to results
Location:
This role is fully on‑site in Southfield, Michigan. Candidates must reside in the Metro Detroit area. No relocation assistance is available.
Note:
Candidates must hold an active Michigan Bar license. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience. Candidates without an active Michigan Bar license or the required litigation background will not be considered.
About Us:
We are a preeminent national business law firm with deep roots in the Detroit metropolitan area. For over a century, we have delivered results‑focused legal services built on client knowledge, responsive communication, and a no‑nonsense practical approach. Our attorneys concentrate their practices in specific areas, enabling excellence in complex and rapidly evolving areas of law — and we deliver this expertise at competitive Midwestern rates. We put people first: both our clients and our team. Confidential Employer.
Job Description:
Manage and litigate complex commercial and real estate disputes from inception through resolution, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial
Draft and argue dispositive motions, pleadings, and briefs with a high standard of legal writing and strategic precision
Advise clients directly on litigation strategy, risk, and options — building trusted, long‑term relationships
Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on matters with regulatory or transactional dimensions
Contribute to business development efforts with the benefit of firm‑provided marketing support and mentorship
Mentor junior associates and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence
Manage a varied caseload with autonomy, efficiency, and a commitment to outstanding client service
Qualifications: Active Michigan Bar license required
5+ years of litigation experience; real estate litigation strongly preferred; general commercial litigation experience considered
Superior legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills
Strong academic credentials
Proven ability to manage client relationships and case strategy independently
No book of business required
Why You Will Love Working Here
This firm has been building something meaningful for over 100 years, and it shows. You'll find a collegial, professional culture where attorneys genuinely support one another, where your development is treated as an investment, and where the work is substantive enough to keep you engaged for the long haul. You'll have real access to mentorship and marketing resources to build your own practice at your own pace.
Benefits: Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Experience level
Senior
Location
Southfield, MI
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
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Posted
10 days ago
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