Overview
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
Department: Legal – Attorney
Location: Remote (requires travel for in-court appearances)
Compensation: $90,000 / year
This role is within a consumer protection law practice representing consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors.
Associate Attorney (Michigan)
The organization is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to support the practice in Michigan. The ideal candidate has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage a heavy workload. Responsibilities cover a range of consumer protection issues, including transactional and civil litigation matters.
Because headquarters are in New York, communication with the main office is handled exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Candidates must be located in or within a commutable distance to Warren, MI to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and supervise a heavy and diversified caseload of clients in Michigan.
- Communicate with clients regarding their matters.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda; review and draft agreements; and handle related document work.
- Communicate with opposing parties to resolve and/or settle claims.
- Conduct legal research on simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
- While working from home, travel for court appearances.
Requirements
- Currently admitted to practice law in Michigan.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
- Superior organizational and time-management skills to meet strict deadlines.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior management and employees at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong legal research skills; proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $90,000 / year (competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience).
- Training and guidance.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) benefits with employer match.
- Paid time off (PTO).
Additional Information
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
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