Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an associate attorney for its Detroit (Southfield, MI) office.  The associate will have the opportunity to work with experienced partners handling a variety of cases, including complex coverage, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, general litigation, employment and commercial litigation matters.  This position is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are looking to hone their litigation skills while handling entire case files with autonomy, but also having the benefit of working in a collaborative, collegial environment to provide first-class results for our clients.  The associate will also be involved in trial activities and have the opportunity to second chair trials and further develop their trial skills.

 We seek candidates with:

• Current, active license to practice law in Michigan;
• Dual licensure preferred (Missouri license a plus);
• Experience practicing in other states desired;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil litigation including drafting pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, pretrial activities and other facets of the litigation process;
• Trial experience desirable, including at least 2-3 second chair trials;
• Ability to analyze sophisticated and complex factual and legal issues;
• Excellent legal-research, writing, and advocacy skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines; 
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to produce top quality work;
• A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments, but also be able to work within a team structure when needed;
• Experience in federal court and alternative dispute resolution preferred, but not required.

This position will allow the attorney to immediately contribute and engage in meaningful work, including legal research, preparing various litigation documents, investigating facts, engaging with experts and attending hearings, depositions, mediations and trials.   This is a hybrid position, with a flexible mixture of remote and intermittent in-office attendance (~60% in-office work). Compensation is competitive with opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Short and Long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

About the firm:

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.