17 Results for General Counsel Jobs in Detroit, MI

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Corporate Attorney

Detroit, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Corporate Attorney to join a respected legal practice in Detroit, Michigan, supporting clients through sophisticated business and transactional matters. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys guiding organizations through critical deals, offering practical counsel, and working closely with colleagues on complex corporate issues. The role provides meaningful exposure to mergers and acquisitions, governance matters, and other strategic business transactions in a collaborative, high-performing environment. Responsibilities:• Transactional work across a range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.• Prepare, review, and negotiate detailed agreements and supporting documents related to purchase transactions, company operations, commercial arrangements, and venture structures.• Perform comprehensive due diligence to evaluate legal exposure, surface material issues, and help shape effective deal strategies.• Advise clients on corporate structure, governance obligations, securities-related considerations, and other legal matters affecting business operations.• Partner with attorneys and cross-functional professionals to keep transactions moving efficiently from initial planning through closing.• Analyze complex legal questions and recommend practical solutions that align with client objectives and transaction timelines.• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and market developments to support informed client guidance and sound legal strategy.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Southfield, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in Southfield, Michigan. This position is well suited for someone who can manage litigation-related administrative work with accuracy, strong organization, and a sense of urgency. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in legal support, ideally with experience in multi-jurisdiction matters or insurance defense environments. Responsibilities:• Prepare, review, and submit legal documents through electronic filing systems in accordance with court rules and deadlines.• Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule hearings, meetings, and case-related appointments, and monitor critical dates to keep matters on track.• Draft, format, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials from dictation, notes, or attorney instruction.• Maintain organized case files and ensure records, filings, and supporting documentation are accurate and readily accessible.• Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors in a clear and organized manner regarding case logistics and documentation.• Track filing requirements across jurisdictions and help ensure compliance with varying procedural expectations in litigation matters.• Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys handling defense-related or subrogation matters, as needed.• Assist with document management and workflow coordination to support efficient handling of active legal cases
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Troy, Michigan, United States, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join a respected law firm in Michigan. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced and organized individual who enjoys supporting attorneys in a fast-paced, client-centered practice. The role offers a strong foundation for someone who can manage legal administrative work accurately, communicate effectively, and maintain high standards of confidentiality. Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and submit legal filings through Michigan court e-filing platforms and applicable federal systems with close attention to accuracy and timing. • Create and review correspondence, pleadings, and other routine legal documents to ensure formatting, grammar, and content meet high standards. • Oversee attorney schedules by coordinating hearings, meetings, and deadlines while keeping calendars current and well organized. • Maintain both paper and digital case records so documents are easy to access, complete, and up to date. • Arrange service of process and monitor critical response dates and filing requirements in accordance with Michigan court procedures. • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel regarding scheduling and case-related communications. • Organize depositions, mediations, court appearances, and conferences, including logistics and supporting documentation. • Manage incoming and outgoing legal mail, notices, and court correspondence while ensuring timely distribution and follow-up. • Assemble exhibits, hearing materials, binders, and other case support documents for depositions, hearings, and trial preparation. • Enter and update case information in legal management software and provide broader administrative support to attorneys as needed.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Southfield, MI
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys in a busy family law practice based in Southfield, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven legal environment, handles confidential information with care, and brings strong organizational judgment to daily case support. The role involves a blend of legal document preparation, court filing coordination, calendar oversight, and communication with clients and external parties. Success in this position requires accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple matters moving efficiently. Responsibilities: • Support attorneys with daily legal and administrative work related to active family law matters, helping keep cases organized and on schedule. • Prepare, edit, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and related documents with close attention to formatting and accuracy. • Submit electronic filings with the appropriate courts and track important due dates to help ensure timely compliance. • Manage attorney schedules by coordinating hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, court appearances, and client consultations. • Create, organize, and maintain both digital and paper case records so files remain current and easy to access. • Serve as a detail-focused point of contact for clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other involved parties regarding scheduling and case updates. • Assemble and organize case materials needed for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial preparation. • Review and route incoming mail, court notices, and other legal documents, ensuring information is properly recorded and distributed. • Handle sensitive client and case information with a high level of discretion and confidentiality. • Provide broader office and attorney support as priorities shift, including assistance with additional legal and administrative projects.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Troy, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy law firm in Troy, Michigan. This position is suited for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage legal documentation, coordinate filings, and keep case materials accurate and current. The role requires sound judgment, strong written communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Responsibilities: • Draft and format a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, notices, and related case materials, with accuracy and attention to detail. • Prepare routine written correspondence and ensure documents are organized, updated, and ready for attorney review or distribution. • Submit filings to state and federal courts in accordance with applicable rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements. • Track service activity and maintain complete records of communications and status updates involving process servers. • Review legal paperwork carefully to correct errors, improve consistency, and confirm that final documents meet firm standards. • Provide day-to-day administrative support by managing files, handling copying and mail tasks, and keeping records well organized. • Use legal terminology confidently while supporting litigation matters and assisting with case-related documentation. • Safeguard confidential client and case information while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Farmington Hills, MI
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in Farmington Hills, Michigan in a contract-to-permanent position. This role is ideal for someone with litigation experience who can manage filings, coordinate schedules, and provide dependable support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced office setting. The position begins fully on-site and may transition to a hybrid schedule after becoming permanent, offering the opportunity to contribute to matters involving municipal law, general counsel work, and litigation. Responsibilities: • Prepare, format, and submit legal filings for state courts, federal courts, and appellate courts in accordance with applicable procedural rules. • Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys, helping manage priorities across a shared workload. • Draft, revise, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, and related documents with strong attention to formatting and accuracy. • Maintain attorney calendars, track court dates and deadlines, and help ensure timely completion of filings and case-related tasks. • Transcribe and process dictated notes and other materials into well-prepared legal documents. • Support attorneys handling litigation, municipal law, and general counsel matters by organizing files and monitoring case activity. • Use Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, to create, update, and manage documents and presentations as needed.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Litigation Attorney

Southfield, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Exceptional opportunity to join national law practice in unique area of litigation! Our client is a law firm seeking an Attorney with at least two years of experience in commercial or insurance litigation, or related areas. In this position you will take the skills you've learned in one of those areas, including taking depositions and writing and arguing motions, and apply them in a specialized, complex practice area. The firm offers the right Attorney a collegial environment and excellent growth potential. This practice involves sophisticated, often catastrophic cases. These cases arise across the country and you would be joining a national practice; the practice frequently presents novel legal issues in various jurisdictions, offering unique intellectual challenges. Apply now for immediate consideration!
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Contract Senior Corporate Counsel

Novi, MI
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Temporary / Contract
52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an accomplished, detail-oriented legal counsel to serve as Contract Senior Corporate Counsel for a long-term contract opportunity supporting an automotive manufacturing organization in Novi, Michigan. This in-house counsel position will provide practical, business-focused legal advice across employment matters, compliance considerations, and commercial transactions. The role is ideal for an attorney who can balance risk management with operational needs while partnering closely with business and HR leaders. Responsibilities: • Counsel internal stakeholders on workplace law issues, employee relations concerns, and related legal obligations affecting day-to-day operations. • Provide timely guidance to business leaders and HR partners on employment regulations, policy interpretation, and compliance-related questions. • Prepare, review, and negotiate a range of business agreements, including vendor contracts, supplier terms, confidentiality agreements, and other transactional documents. • Assess proposed contract language to identify legal exposure, operational impact, and commercial risk, then recommend practical solutions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support broader corporate legal needs and help align legal strategy with business objectives. • Offer clear, solution-oriented advice that helps internal clients make informed decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Sterling Heights, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
A well-established law firm is seeking an attorney to join its commercial and real estate litigation practice. This attorney will manage a range of business and property-related disputes while working directly with clients throughout the litigation process. Responsibilities<ul><li>Handle commercial, business, and real estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.</li><li>Represent clients in contract disputes, business disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and other property-related litigation.</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents.</li><li>Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.</li><li>Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trials.</li><li>Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other involved parties.</li><li>Manage case deadlines and maintain organized files.</li></ul> This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful case responsibility in a collaborative law firm environment.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Troy, Michigan, United States, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a litigation attorney to join a growing firm and contribute to a demanding defense practice. This role offers the opportunity to manage substantial litigation matters, shape case strategy, and advocate through all phases of the legal process. The ideal candidate brings strong courtroom judgment, excellent legal writing skills, and the ability to move cases forward efficiently while partnering closely with clients and colleagues. Responsibilities: • Lead defense litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, including discovery, depositions, mediation, hearings, and trial preparation. • Create case strategies by evaluating exposure, liability, damages, and procedural risks in complex disputes. • Conduct and defend depositions involving parties, expert witnesses, and other critical participants in the litigation process. • Prepare persuasive pleadings, briefs, and substantive motions addressing intricate factual records and legal arguments. • Represent clients in state and federal court for hearings, motion arguments, conferences, and other key proceedings. • Coordinate with fellow attorneys, outside experts, and claims stakeholders to strengthen case development and support favorable outcomes. • Maintain consistent communication with clients while managing deadlines, priorities, and next steps across multiple active matters.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy law practice in Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced law firm setting. The successful candidate will play a key part in keeping cases organized, supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, and maintaining clear communication with clients and external parties. Work will also include support for business law and estate planning matters. Responsibilities:• Prepare, edit, and finalize a wide range of legal documents for attorneys handling litigation matters.• Oversee attorney calendars by coordinating hearings, deadlines, depositions, court appearances, and client meetings.• Provide administrative and case support for trial preparation, motion practice, depositions, and other legal proceedings.• Submit and retrieve pleadings, motions, and related materials through court filing systems and other required channels.• Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and court personnel regarding case-related matters.• Maintain accurate, well-organized case files and ensure legal records are updated and accessible.• Assist attorneys with gathering information and conducting legal research when needed to support active matters.• Handle sensitive legal and client information with a high level of judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Royal Oak, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a prominent law firm. This role supports attorneys with document preparation, court filings, scheduling, and daily case coordination in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to keep multiple matters organized while meeting important deadlines. Responsibilities:• Draft, edit, and finalize legal pleadings, letters, and other case-related documents with accuracy and consistent formatting.• Submit filings through state and federal electronic court systems while ensuring compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines.• Manage attorney schedules by coordinating calendars, monitoring hearing dates, and tracking critical litigation deadlines.• Maintain orderly case files and supporting records to help the team stay prepared throughout all phases of litigation.• Assist with discovery activities and trial preparation by organizing materials, compiling documents, and coordinating logistics.• Serve as a detail-oriented point of contact for clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel regarding case-related communications.• Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys and the broader litigation team to promote efficient workflow.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Detroit, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in Detroit, Michigan. This role works closely with a team of 3 to 4 attorneys, helping keep matters organized, deadlines on track, and court submissions prepared accurately. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in civil litigation and is comfortable handling both federal and state court filing requirements in an in-office environment. Responsibilities:• Provide day-to-day administrative and case support for 3 to 4 attorneys handling litigation matters.• Prepare, format, proofread, and submit legal documents for filing in both federal and state courts.• Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, court deadlines, meetings, and other case-related commitments.• Organize case files, correspondence, pleadings, and supporting materials to ensure matters remain current and accessible.• Coordinate filing activities through electronic court systems while confirming accuracy, timing, and compliance with court rules.• Assist with litigation workflow by managing documents, monitoring due dates, and following up on pending case items.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Ann Arbor, MI
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support litigation matters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a Long-term Contract position suited for someone who can keep case activity organized, manage court-related submissions, and coordinate deadlines with accuracy. The ideal candidate will contribute to the smooth handling of civil litigation work by maintaining schedules, preparing filings, and supporting day-to-day legal operations. Responsibilities: • Prepare, review, and submit electronic court filings in accordance with jurisdictional rules and deadlines. • Maintain litigation calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, responses, and other critical milestones. • Coordinate scheduling for attorneys, court appearances, meetings, and case-related appointments. • Organize case documents and ensure records are accurate, current, and readily accessible. • Assist with the preparation and processing of pleadings, motions, and other litigation materials. • Monitor docket activity and update case information to reflect new developments and deadlines. • Communicate with courts, attorneys, and internal team members regarding filing status and scheduling needs.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Commercial Litigator

Detroit, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced commercial litigation attorney to join a legal team in Detroit, Michigan. This role is well suited for a practitioner who is confident managing contested matters, taking depositions, and handling motion practice in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong legal writing ability and a solid background in commercial litigation from case development through courtroom proceedings. Responsibilities:• Handle commercial litigation matters through all phases of the case, from initial assessment to resolution.• Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, and develop testimony strategies that support overall case objectives.• Draft, review, and argue motions, briefs, and other court filings with precision and persuasive legal analysis.• Manage discovery efforts, including preparing requests, evaluating responses, and addressing disputes when necessary.• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings while effectively advocating for client interests.• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop case strategy, assess risk, and recommend practical legal solutions.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Products Liability Attorney

Troy, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Attorney/Lawyer to join a respected law firm and contribute to high-stakes litigation matters from the outset. This opportunity is ideal for a legal specialist who is ready to manage meaningful casework in areas such as products liability and commercial disputes. The role offers substantial exposure to depositions, motion practice, and courtroom proceedings while working within a collaborative, high-performing legal environment. After onboarding, the position provides flexibility through a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Responsibilities: • Manage complex litigation matters through all phases of case development, from initial assessment to resolution. • Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, and represent clients effectively during court appearances and related proceedings. • Draft persuasive legal briefs, motions, pleadings, and other case documents with careful attention to detail. • Oversee case strategy and day-to-day file progress using legal research tools and case management systems. • Handle matters involving products liability and commercial litigation, ensuring thorough analysis of facts and legal issues. • Review claims, complaints, and supporting documentation to build well-supported legal positions and defense strategies. • Collaborate with clients, attorneys, and internal teams to maintain momentum on active matters and deliver responsive legal service.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Transportation Litigation Attorney

Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Attorney to manage a diverse caseload in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. This role focuses on litigation matters and transportation-related legal work, with an emphasis on case strategy, legal analysis, and effective advocacy. The ideal candidate brings strong courtroom presence, excellent writing skills, and the ability to handle cases independently from discovery through deposition and motion practice. Responsibilities:• Manage litigation files from initial evaluation through resolution, ensuring matters progress efficiently and strategically.• Conduct legal research and translate findings into persuasive motions, briefs, and other case-related documents.• Take and defend depositions while developing testimony that supports overall case strategy.• Handle discovery activities, including drafting requests, reviewing responses, and identifying key evidentiary issues.• Represent clients in hearings and other court appearances with clear and effective oral advocacy.• Assess claims involving areas such as commercial disputes, premises liability, transportation matters, negligence, property damage, construction issues, and personal injury.• Review medical documentation and other records to evaluate damages, liability, and case exposure.• Apply Michigan court rules, evidentiary standards, and federal civil procedure requirements in daily case handling
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

17 results for General Counsel in Detroit, MI