Associate Attorney

We are looking for an attorney to join our growing and dynamic creditors' rights practice group. Candidates should have a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in Michigan.

This position will allow the attorney to immediately contribute and engage in meaningful work, including attending court hearing; preparing, reviewing and signing substantive pleadings and motions; and interacting with clients and opposing counsel. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend court hearings;
Monitor files from answer to judgment;
Communicate with customers and attorneys to resolve legal matters;
Provide clients with status updates both verbally and through email/websites;
Review file information received from client for accuracy and completeness;
Summarize legal documents;
Prepare and review declarations and affidavits for truthfulness;
Prepare correspondence to courts, attorneys and clients;
Prepare and file pleadings;
Draft motions and answers/responses to motions;
Review bankruptcy filings, deceased notifications and military hits; and
Perform online records research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent analytical, writing, research, investigative and organizational skills;
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel) and case management software
Basic typing skills;
Ability to multitask;
Aptitude to be self-motivated; and
Desire to work with others in achieving company and client goals.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

At least a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution

Other Work Requirements:

Successfully pass pre-employment testing including criminal background check, credit check and drug testing.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive annual salary based upon experience;
Competitive medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, the cost of which is shared between the firm and the employee (full-time only);
Life insurance fully paid by the firm (full-time only);
Long-term disability insurance fully paid by the firm (full-time only);
401(k) Qualified Retirement Plan. Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) 401(k) options available. Employee contributions are matched up to 4% of annual compensation;