Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Trucking and Auto Defense Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Petoskey, MI

Law Firm

Petoskey, MI

Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Trucking and Auto Defense Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Petoskey, MI

Attorney

No

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to clients
Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
Represent clients in court hearings and trials
Attend depositions and conduct witness interviews
Work closely with partners and senior associates on complex litigation matters
Communicate with clients and provide updates on case status and developments
Assist with case strategy and management
Attend continuing legal education courses to stay current on legal developments
Mentor and supervise junior associates and paralegals

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in civil and general litigation
Experience in auto negligence, premises liability or general negligence matters, and general insurance liability
Deposition experience
Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills are required
Experience writing and arguing motions in court
Experience drafting and responding to discovery requests
General understanding of medical records
Working knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Rules of Evidence
Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
. from an ABA-approved law school
Member in good standing and active in the Michigan Bar

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package

Litigation Associate - Petoskey, MI: Join the dynamic team at Plunkett Cooney as a Litigation Associate in Petoskey, MI.

H1: Plunkett Cooney Seeking Experienced Litigation Associate in Petoskey, MI
H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Offered

Plunkett Cooney, a prominent law firm in Petoskey, MI, is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-7 years of experience in civil and general litigation, with a focus on auto negligence, premises liability, and general insurance liability matters.

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as flexible work arrangements including remote work options. As a Litigation Associate, you will have the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters, conduct legal research and provide legal advice to clients, and represent clients in court hearings and trials.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to clients
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Represent clients in court hearings and trials
- Attend depositions and conduct witness interviews
- Work closely with partners and senior associates on complex litigation matters
- Communicate with clients and provide updates on case status and developments
- Assist with case strategy and management
- Attend continuing legal education courses to stay current on legal developments
- Mentor and supervise junior associates and paralegals

Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in civil and general litigation
- Experience in auto negligence, premises liability or general negligence matters, and general insurance liability
- Deposition experience
- Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills are required
- Experience writing and arguing motions in court
- Experience drafting and responding to discovery requests
- General understanding of medical records
- Working knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Rules of Evidence
- Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
- . from an ABA-approved law school
- Member in good standing and active in the Michigan Bar

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a . from an ABA-approved law school and be a member in good standing and active in the Michigan Bar. The ideal candidate will also have excellent research, legal brief writing, and communication skills, as well as experience writing and arguing motions in court and drafting and responding to discovery requests. A general understanding of medical records and working knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence are also required.

At Plunkett Cooney, we value a well-rounded, dynamic, and highly motivated lawyer who can thrive in a competitive and complex environment. This position offers significant client contact and the opportunity to work closely with partners and senior associates on complex litigation matters.

If you are an experienced Litigation Associate looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in Petoskey, MI, we encourage you to apply today. Plunkett Cooney is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.