Closing Date: 26th December, 2042

Description:

About the Firm and the Role
Varnum is seeking an attorney with four to eight years of litigation experience to join the Litigation Practice Team in either the firm's Grand Rapids office or one of its Southeast Michigan offices (Ann Arbor, Birmingham, or Novi). The attorney will work closely with the firm's growing Health Care Practice Team, handling commercial litigation and disputes for healthcare clients, while also supporting general healthcare law matters.

Varnum's Health Care Practice Team is an expanding practice known for its sophisticated work, deep industry knowledge, and highly responsive client service. The team represents physicians, physician groups, hospitals, and other health care entities in high stakes matters and compliance, regulatory, licensing, and transactional work. We are looking for a talented healthcare litigator who wants to join a collaborative team and be part of this practice's exciting growth. At Varnum, your work will be visible, your contributions will make a real difference, and you will have the opportunity to help build the next chapter of a dynamic practice. Varnum is committed to supporting attorneys who want to build and grow their practice. Attorneys joining the team will find sophisticated clients and matters and a clear path to advancement.

Varnum was recently recognized as a Crain's Best Places to Work in both Michigan and West Michigan for 2026. For over a century, Varnum attorneys have served the business community with a full array of legal services. Our attorneys regularly appear in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and appellate courts throughout Michigan and the Midwest. This is a unique opportunity to join an award-winning law firm and a healthcare practice positioned for continued growth.

Responsibilities:
The attorney will collaborate with clients and attorneys across a range of healthcare litigation and general healthcare matters. Responsibilities will include:

Manage litigation matters for hospitals and health systems, physician groups, and other healthcare providers in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and arbitrations
Handle healthcare-related and business disputes, which may include shareholder and partnership disputes, physician group and business arrangement disputes, non-compete enforcement, payor and reimbursement disputes, contract disputes, and government investigations and administrative appeals
Draft pleadings, dispositive and non-dispositive motions, briefs, and other court filings, including appellate briefs
Conduct and manage discovery, take and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in hearings, mediations, and trial
Advise healthcare clients on dispute avoidance, compliance analysis, restructuring challenges, and general healthcare legal and operational issues, working alongside the firm's healthcare regulatory and corporate attorneys
Communicate regularly with clients, respond promptly to client needs, and contribute to business development efforts across the firm's healthcare and litigation practices
Collaborate with attorneys and staff on the Litigation and Health Care Practice Teams and across the firm

Qualifications:
Candidates should be prepared to take on meaningful responsibility from the outset while working closely with experienced healthcare and trial attorneys. Candidates should have:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
6-10 years of commercial litigation experience; private law firm experience strongly preferred
Excellent academic credentials
Experience drafting motions and briefs, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and arguing motions; trial, arbitration, or appellate experience is a plus
Healthcare-specific experience, such as representing healthcare clients or handling healthcare-related litigation is not required but is
Excellent legal research and writing abilities
Sound analytical judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and outstanding client service skills
Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and professionalism
A collaborative, professional approach to working with clients, attorneys, and staff

An existing book of business is not required for this role. Admission to the Michigan bar is required. Candidates not licensed to practice in Michigan must be willing to become admitted to the Michigan bar. The firm will provide relocation support to candidates interested in moving to Michigan and reimburse expenses related to bar admission.

How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of representative engagements using Varnum's secure applicant portal.