Workers Compensation Defense Associate Attorney

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith PC • Southfield, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Foster Swift Collins & Smith P.C. is hiring a full-time associate attorney for its Workers’ Compensation Defense Group in the Southfield office. The attorney will handle workers’ compensation defense matters and work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants. Newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply; the firm provides hands-on training and support to help new attorneys learn the Michigan Workers’ Compensation system.

The position offers work alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, handling sophisticated civil litigation matters and serving clients throughout Michigan. Foster Swift describes itself as a law firm with more than 100 years of legal excellence and emphasizes a diverse, inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

• Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
• Have 1–3 years of experience; newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills and enjoy writing.
• Be highly motivated, high-energy, and results-driven.
• Have excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Have high-level proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of workers’ compensation cases.
• Analyze legal and factual issues and conduct extensive legal research to develop well-reasoned legal positions.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure effective claim handling.
• Appear regularly before workers’ compensation magistrates and conduct depositions and trials.
• Maintain prompt communication with clients and provide status reports.
• Communicate professionally and diplomatically with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed