Description:

Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Attorney located in Birmingham, MI. As an Associate Attorney at Latham Law Group, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and representing clients in court or other legal proceedings. You will work closely with the team in the firm in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all phases of high volume dockets from intake through settlement.
Conduct depositions, showcasing excellent questioning and information-gathering abilities.
Determine legal strategies, create processes to support and execute on agreed to practices
Lead a team of people including documenting instructions, executing training, performing quality audits, doing annual performance reviews, etc.
Make filing decisions based on legal strategy decided on by the partners
Collaborate on medical record ordering guidelines with our medical team; review and analyze medical records
Actively participate in signing up new business, displaying strong interpersonal and business development skills.
Contact clients to resolve issues, explain the litigation process and guide them through all phases of the litigation

Qualifications:

Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an accredited law school
Admission to the Michigan State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver or examination
Excellent academic credentials and writing skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
Proven experience in personal injury law, particularly motor vehicle accidents, is preferred.
Strong organizational, research, and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional service to clients.
Ability to work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.