Civil Litigation Attorney

Civil Litigation Attorney

The Bloomfield Hills, MI office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing civil defense litigation team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated employment litigation and commercial litigation matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing professionals, businesses, and insurers in complex litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have between 3 to 5 years of civil defense litigation experience. This position provides the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters.

Responsibilities

Handle all phases of commercial litigation and labor & employment litigation cases from inception through resolution

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, breach of contracts, and other litigation-related documents

Conduct legal research, assist with litigation strategy, and case analysis

Manage discovery, prepare for, and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation

Communicate directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and witnesses while providing regular case updates and strategic guidance

Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Provide proactive case management and client reporting

Qualifications

Admission to practice in Michigan required

3 to 5 years of commercial litigation and/or labor & employment litigation experience

Strong writing, research, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment

Strong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience

Insurance defense litigation

Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances

Experience managing matters independently

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and supportSignificant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement

Unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities

Meaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience

Hybrid role