Associate Attorney

Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers PC is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney.

The Associate Attorney will litigate in state and federal courts, investigate and develop new cases, and collaborate with our team in every aspect of our work. This role is ideal for an attorney with 2-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting complaints, briefs, and other legal documents in state and federal courts

  • Interviewing potential clients, conducting legal research, and developing facts and legal theories for new cases

  • Court appearances

  • Case management from initial intake through all stages of litigation

  • Managing discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, supervising and reviewing production, ensuring discovery compliance from opposing counsel, and motion practice

  • Assisting with trial preparation and trial practice

  • Coordinating client outreach and managing client records for class actions and other multi-plaintiff cases

  • Interviewing clients and witnesses with sensitivity and efficacy

  • Building and supporting strong client relationships

  • Collaborating with our team in all aspects of litigation and case development as needed

Required Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school

  • Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in good standing (or eligible for admission by waiver or examination)

  • Outstanding legal research and writing skills

  • Outstanding time management and project management skills

  • Demonstrated commitment and passion for the advancement of social justice and equal rights for all

Desired Qualifications

  • Two to five years of legal work experience post-law school

  • Prior state or federal court litigation experience

  • eDiscovery experience

This is a full-time paid position. Pay is commensurate with experience. Full benefits package available. The position is open to begin immediately or by mutual agreement.

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to careers@pittlawpc.com with the subject line: Application for Associate Attorney. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.