Civil Defense Litigation Attorney
Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC See More Job Openings by This Employer
This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys to be part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment where they will be able to take ownership of their cases and hone their litigation skills. We welcome candidates at all stages of their careers, but applicants should have a minimum of four years of litigation experience. Our firm values diverse perspectives and offers opportunities for growth and development regardless of where you are in your career path.
The firm offers a hybrid work policy after a successful period of in-person training.
Position responsibilities include:
- Manage files through all stages of litigation
- Draft pleadings, motions and responses, and legal correspondence
- Handle all aspects of discovery including taking depositions as well as drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests to produce
- Represent clients in court proceedings, including motion hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, trials, and evidentiary hearings
- Work closely with clients including writing regular status reports and communicating complex information (written and oral) to stakeholders in an accessible way
- Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals and support staff
Required qualifications include:
- 4+ years litigation experience including drafting pleadings, motion practice, depositions, and case management
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to State Bar of Michigan and be in good standing
- Excellent persuasive writing, legal research, communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong professional judgment, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Strong work ethic with record of being proactive and resourceful
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a busy case load, work under pressure, meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
For more than 100 years, Foster Swift has provided outstanding client service and legal excellence. The firm has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Foster Swift provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active-duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws. The firm received Mid-Sized Mansfield Rule Certified Plus status from Diversity Lab in May 2023.
Foster Swift offers a great work environment, a competitive starting salary and the potential for annual bonuses. Our competitive benefits package includes affordable medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement plan as well as a wide selection of voluntary plans to cover our employee’s personal needs.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter and persuasive writing sample. All applications are treated confidentially. This firm uses E-Verify.
