Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a lawyer to serve as a Pre-Suit focused Attorney in our office in Detroit, MI. 

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of all pre-litigation work
• Complete the Flip-to-Lit approval
• Guide clients through the case process
• Drafting and filing of pre-litigation documents 
• Complete TD approval for liability issues
• Oversee settlement negotiations and the formation of demand packages
• Manage the release approval process
• Manage a team of 6-10 Case Managers
• Focus on Personal injury cases, primarily automotive
• Drive compliance and KPIs amongst team
• EUOs, PIP Statements, recorded statements

Requirements

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the MI State Bar Association
• 1+ years of general liability or personal injury experience
• Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position in our Livonia, Michigan, Office.

Following 30 days of employment, this role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with three in-office days and two remote workdays per week. Please note that this arrangement is subject to change based on business needs.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and secure medical authorizations and records to support case development.
• Draft and respond to discovery demands with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare case materials and exhibits, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts, and assist with comprehensive trial preparation.
• Analyze and organize document productions from opposing counsel and co-defendants to ensure readiness for litigation milestones.
• Conduct detailed file review to identify and address outstanding discovery needs ahead of court appearances, pleadings, and depositions.
• Prepare material and documentation for expert witness evaluation and trial support.
• Develop detailed chronologies and summaries of key case documents to aid legal strategy.
• Maintain and manage case files and documentation systems to ensure smooth case progression and easy retrieval of critical materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in insurance defense or related litigation practice.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with outside vendors, and maintain detailed records.
• Experience summarizing deposition transcripts, assisting with discovery and supporting trial preparation is a strong plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with legal document management systems.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys and partners.
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenges as part of a growing and fast-moving legal team.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our General Liability Attorney position based in our Livonia, MI Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, providing balance that supports your professional growth and personal commitments.

The Position

Wilson Elser’s Livonia office is currently seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join our dynamic team of litigators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end, including complex and high exposure cases, from inception to resolution.
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and Partners on complex legal matters.
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
• Communicate proactively with clients, keeping them informed with regular status updates.
• Contribute to legal strategy and case development with a focus on client goals and outcomes.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School
• Admitted to practice in the state of Michigan
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in general liability, including premises liability, trucking and transportation.
• Superior communication skills (both written and oral) to effectively advocate for clients and present arguments.
• Experience with legal project management is a plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Professional Liability Attorney position in our Livonia Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Wilson Elser’s Livonia office is currently seeking a Senior Professional Liability Attorney to join our dynamic team of litigators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end, including complex and high exposure cases, from inception to resolution.
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and Partners on complex legal matters.
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
• Communicate proactively with clients, keeping them informed with regular status updates.
• Contribute to legal strategy and case development with a focus on client goals and outcomes.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School
• Admitted to practice in the state of Michigan
• Minimum 7+ years of professional liability, medical malpractice, and products liability. 
• Experience in general liability, including premises liability, trucking and transportation is a plus.
• Superior communication skills (both written and oral) to effectively advocate for clients and present arguments.
• Experience with legal project management is a plus.

Salary Range:

$180,000 - higher dependent on candidates experience 

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Cyber Incident Response Associate Attorney position in our Livonia Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Key Responsibilities:

• Incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
• Analysis of state, federal, and international data breach and privacy laws
• Drafting legal notices of a data breach to individuals and regulators
• Responding to regulatory investigations arising out of a data breach
• Oversight of forensics investigations
• Oversight of third party vendors for e-Discovery, data mining, and notice projects
• Advising clients on legal notification obligations under State/Federal laws
• Drafting breach notification letters to individuals and State/Federal Regulators
• Drafting Crisis Communications for clients
• Responding to inquiries and investigations by State/Federal Regulators
• Interfacing with clients, including senior management and IT staff
• Drafting reports to insurance carriers and clients
• Preparing legal budgets

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School
• Must be admitted to Bar in good standing
• 3+ years legal experience
• 3+ years of experience in data privacy and security, with particular focus on data breach and incident response
• Strong knowledge of data breach and privacy laws (State Laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
• IT or technical background a plus
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (Lexis and Westlaw)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Administrative Assistant position in our Livonia Office.

Following 30 days of employment, this role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with three in-office days and two remote workdays per week. Please note that this arrangement is subject to change based on business needs.

We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys within a fast-paced law firm environment. This role plays a key part in managing case matters, coordinating filings and calendars, and ensuring seamless communication to support the delivery of high-quality legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support and administrative assistance to attorneys and colleagues
• Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and file management
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and court filings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities
• File documents in state, federal, and appellate courts using electronic filing applications (e.g. File & ServeXpress)
• Communicate with court personnel regarding procedures, rules, and deadlines.
• Manage incoming mail, notices, and document distribution.
• Maintain electronic and client files within the document management system
• Maintain case calendars (hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines) and distributed daily/weekly appearance reports.
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing support, client budgets, and billing inquires
• Prepare expense reports and assist with travel arrangements
• Manage vendor invoices, reimbursements and check requests.
• Assist with client billing inquiries, budgets, appeals and collections
• Support additional projects operational initiatives as needed

Qualifications: 

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of insurance defense experience, preferably within a law firm or litigation environment
• Familiarity with legal terminology, document formatting and court procedures
• Experience with electronic filing systems preferred
• Professional communication skills when interacting with attorneys, colleagues, clients, courts, and vendors
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Comfortable working in an in-office/hybrid environment

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney position in our Livonia Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to work on our firm’s representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, specifically within the transportation sector and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys, proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Michigan
• 3-8 years of general casualty litigation experience
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred
• Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required
• Deposition and motion practice experience required
• Trial experience preferred
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary