Kitch Attorneys & Counselors is a defense-oriented firm looking for an attorney with 1-5 years of litigation experience to join our Medical Malpractice team. This is an office position located in Downtown Detroit.
Qualifications/Skills:
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Effective at communicating complex information to stakeholders with a wide array of expertise in an accessible way
Excellent persuasive writing skills
Credible and discrete, with a high level of integrity and the ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information
Impeccable written and spoken language skills
Track record of nourishing and maintaining client and coworker relationships
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Strategic thinker who can prioritize and integrate short-term and long-term goals
Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with billing software
Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings
Assist with the discovery process by answering and issuing written discovery, administering depositions, and examining documents
Negotiate settlements
Perform legal research
Make court appearances as necessary
Conduct and summarize depositions
Education Requirements:
JD degree from an accredited law school
License to practice law in Michigan
(Preferred) 2-7years’ experience in litigation preferably Medical Malpractice