MICHIGAN ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS - Personal Injury Associate Attorney

About Disability Law Group

Every day we strive to foster a culture that is accepting, dynamic, and empathetic. Our clients are disabled and deserve the highest degree of service that we would be proud to deliver. Each client has a unique story with different needs that we must tend to with great care and attention from the very first phone call to the last. Our core values – listen, invest, vigor, empathy, and solutions – drive us to be better and do better for our clients. Our team consists of Receptionists, Law Clerks, Intake Administrators, Application and Appeal Specialists, Intake Specialists, Records Managers, Case Managers, and Attorneys.

We want our employees to be happy and healthy, internally and externally. To achieve this goal, we offer personalized feedback and programs based on the evolving needs of our employees. Some of our commonly praised programs include volunteer days, community clinics, high school scholarships, and regular firm meetings where we give recognition, share feel-good stories, and even play games for fun, among other culture-building activities and events. Our comradery and community involvement help us cultivate our mission, creating a stronger and more dynamic team while working together to help improve the lives of our clients.

Job Summary:

As a Personal Injury Attorney, you will be responsible for handling a varied caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters, advocating for our clients with compassion and tenacity. You will work closely with the firm’s partners and legal team to develop case strategies, manage client relationships, and drive successful resolutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong plaintiff-side personal injury background. Experience on both plaintiff and defense sides is a plus but plaintiff experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Handle a caseload of plaintiff personal injury cases, including pre-litigation and litigation phases.

·         Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements.

·         Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, hearings, and trials.

·         Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring open and transparent communication.

·         Work collaboratively with the firm’s partners, paralegals, and support staff.

·         Participate in case strategy discussions and legal team meetings.

·         Ensure compliance with firm policies, legal procedures, and ethical obligations.

Qualifications:

·         Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

·         Licensed to practice law in Michigan and in good standing with the State Bar.

·         3-6 years of personal injury litigation experience (plaintiff required, defense-side experience is a plus).

·         Strong ability to manage case files independently and drive successful case outcomes.

·         Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.

·         High level of empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

·         Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining client-centered focus.

·         Commitment to our firm’s core values and a passion for improving lives.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible remote or hybrid work within Michigan.
• Occasional travel within the state to meet with clients or attend hearings.
• Ability to handle sensitive conversations with clients experiencing emotional or stressful situations.

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