Job Title: Senior Associate Attorney (General Liability Defense)

Location: Southfield, MI 48034

Salary/Payrate: $120k-$160k+ w/ bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (Flexible based on credentials and commute)

Term: Permanent

Active Bar Admission: Michigan required

Billable Hours: 1950 annually

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description #LI-KG1

Our client, a respected national litigation firm, is seeking a mid-level to senior Associate Attorney to join their General Liability Practice Group in their Detroit (Southfield) office. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney to take meaningful responsibility on high-exposure cases from day one—working directly with nationally recognized trial attorneys in a collaborative and high-performance environment.

What You’ll Do:

As part of the General Liability team, you will handle a broad caseload involving various types of matters, including:

• Trucking and commercial transportation liability
• Catastrophic injury and wrongful death
• Premises liability
• Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
• Dog bites
• Business disputes
• and other General liability matters
• manage files with significant autonomy while still benefiting from partner oversight and mentorship.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting pleadings and dispositive motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Managing discovery
• Attending court hearings, mediations, and pre-trial proceedings
• Developing case strategies and working directly with clients

Qualifications:

• Active Michigan Bar license
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in general liability defense
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Hands-on experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions
• Ability to manage deadlines and caseloads independently
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership