Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
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Sr. Associate
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Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a well‑rounded, highly‑motivated litigation attorney with at least 5‑7 years of experience for our Detroit office. The successful candidate must have an active Michigan Bar license, strong academic credentials and a willingness to learn and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team. A writing sample is required when applying. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented attorneys who wish to join a success‑driven, vibrant team.
HPY represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high‑risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across ten offices located in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco.
HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, vision plan, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k), short‑ and long‑term disability and profit sharing.
Duties And Responsibilities
Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews and witness preparation
Research, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksites
Drafting of briefs, memos and client updates
Attendance at depositions, hearings and/or mediations
Skills And Educational Requirements
Actively licensed and in good standing with the Michigan state bar
Previous litigation experience required, asbestos experience preferred
Participation in law review and/or moot court and prior deposition experience are a plus
Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical and communications skills
Ability to thrive in a high‑paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
Must be a self‑starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
Client‑focused mentality
Takes initiatives and welcomes challenges
Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team
HPY Practice Areas Appellate, Bad Faith and Coverage, Banking & Finance, Business/Commercial, Construction, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, Long Term Care & Assisted Living, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Liability, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Negligence, Transportation, Toxic Tort and Environmental, and Rideshare
Why Hawkins Parnell & Young? Over the last half‑century, our continued success relies on one distinction – OUR PEOPLE. We are committed to our people by providing a culture that is vibrant, challenging and rewarding with an environment to choose your career path and experience opportunities and benefits not present at every firm.
We value diversity and strive to create a supportive environment that enables all of our personnel to achieve and deliver excellence in their professional careers. We actively embrace different backgrounds, viewpoints and perspectives as we endeavor to promote diversity in our workplace and our community. Many of our attorneys and staff participate in pro bono programs and community service to provide social, legal and economic opportunities to the underprivileged and disadvantaged.
Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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Sr. Associate
role at
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a well‑rounded, highly‑motivated litigation attorney with at least 5‑7 years of experience for our Detroit office. The successful candidate must have an active Michigan Bar license, strong academic credentials and a willingness to learn and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team. A writing sample is required when applying. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented attorneys who wish to join a success‑driven, vibrant team.
HPY represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high‑risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across ten offices located in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco.
HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, vision plan, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k), short‑ and long‑term disability and profit sharing.
Duties And Responsibilities
Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews and witness preparation
Research, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksites
Drafting of briefs, memos and client updates
Attendance at depositions, hearings and/or mediations
Skills And Educational Requirements
Actively licensed and in good standing with the Michigan state bar
Previous litigation experience required, asbestos experience preferred
Participation in law review and/or moot court and prior deposition experience are a plus
Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical and communications skills
Ability to thrive in a high‑paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
Must be a self‑starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
Client‑focused mentality
Takes initiatives and welcomes challenges
Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team
HPY Practice Areas Appellate, Bad Faith and Coverage, Banking & Finance, Business/Commercial, Construction, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, Long Term Care & Assisted Living, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Liability, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Negligence, Transportation, Toxic Tort and Environmental, and Rideshare
Why Hawkins Parnell & Young? Over the last half‑century, our continued success relies on one distinction – OUR PEOPLE. We are committed to our people by providing a culture that is vibrant, challenging and rewarding with an environment to choose your career path and experience opportunities and benefits not present at every firm.
We value diversity and strive to create a supportive environment that enables all of our personnel to achieve and deliver excellence in their professional careers. We actively embrace different backgrounds, viewpoints and perspectives as we endeavor to promote diversity in our workplace and our community. Many of our attorneys and staff participate in pro bono programs and community service to provide social, legal and economic opportunities to the underprivileged and disadvantaged.
Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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