Description
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. We're a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. Our law firm is looking for an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its quickly growing practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our growing Detroit office.
The Personal Injury Attorney will handle a heavy and complex case load from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial. Our law firm's generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and competitive ongoing commission fees / bonuses (uncapped), as well as a full benefits package. Additionally, each litigator will have a large case staff assisting them, including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day handling of both pre-litigation and litigation cases
- Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law
- Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
- Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
- Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
Qualifications:
- Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully accredited law school
- An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (Michigan required)
- Minimum 3+ years of personal injury experience
- Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
- Superior writing and oral advocacy skills
Benefits: Morgan & Morgan offers an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.