Civil Defense Litigation Attorney

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Civil Defense Litigation Attorney
Foster Swift Collins & Smith P.C. is accepting applications for a full time Civil Defense Litigation attorney for the Southfield office. This office has a busy insurance defense, premises liability, transportation, employment, and general commercial litigation practice. Candidates should have significant litigation experience handling discovery, motion work, depositions and court proceedings.
Depending upon the qualifications of the candidate, this position may be either a senior associate or senior attorney position. Future potential for shareholdership. The firm offers a hybrid work policy and this position is eligible to be remote after training.
Foster Swift is committed to recruiting talented and diverse professional support staff and attorneys as we strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment for all.
Position responsibilities include:
Manage files through litigation process
Represent clients in both negotiations and in court proceedings, including mediations, trials, evidentiary hearings, and motions
Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses and legal correspondence
Handle all aspects of discovery
Research legal issues
Written and oral communication with clients, witnesses and opposing counsel
Position qualifications include:
5 years litigation experience
Admitted to State Bar of Michigan and be in good standing
Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
Strong research capabilities
Strong work ethic, good time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage a busy case load, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Solid academic credentials
For more than 100 years, Foster Swift Collins & Smith has provided outstanding client service and legal excellence. With offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Southfield, Holland, and St. Joseph, our firm delivers comprehensive services for businesses, organizations, municipalities, families and individuals.
Foster Swift has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Foster Swift provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active-duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Foster Swift offers a great work environment, a competitive starting salary the potential for annual bonuses. Our excellent benefits package includes affordable medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement plan as well as a wide selection of voluntary plans to cover our employee’s personal needs.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to ****
for immediate consideration.
Family Law Attorney
Foster Swift Collins & Smith P.C. is seeking a full-time Family Law Attorney. This position is for our Southfield office. Depending upon the qualifications of the candidate this position may be either a senior associate or senior attorney position. Future potential for shareholdership. Foster Swift is committed to recruiting talented and diverse professional support staff and attorneys as we strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment for all.
Candidates should have five-plus years’ experience with at least fifty percent of their previous work being divorce cases and family law-related matters.
Position Responsibilities Include:
Case analysis and strategy development based on client’s situation
Client communication on strategy, options and next steps
Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, judgements and orders for divorce and child-custody cases
Represent clients in both negotiations and in court proceedings, including mediations, trials, evidentiary hearings, and motions.
Position Qualifications Include:
Five-plus years’ experience in family law and a passion to continue practicing in this area
Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
Strong writing and oral communication skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented with good time management skills
Excellent client service skills with proven ability to communicate and manage clients
Familiarity with Oakland and Wayne County courts
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and representative writing samples to ****
For more than 100 years, Foster Swift Collins & Smith has provided outstanding client service and legal excellence. With offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Southfield, Holland, and St. Joseph, our firm delivers comprehensive services for businesses, organizations, municipalities, families and individuals across Michigan, the nation and beyond.
Foster Swift has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Foster Swift provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status veteran or active duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Foster Swift offers conveniently located offices with a great work environment, a competitive starting salary and the potential for annual bonuses. Our excellent benefits package includes affordable medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement plan as well as a wide selection of voluntary plans to cover our employee’s personal needs.
Business & Tax ATtorney
Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC is seeking a well-rounded business and tax attorney for its Lansing, Southfield, or Grand Rapids office. An ideal candidate will have 6-12 years of experience in two or more of the following areas:
Corporate Planning
General Counsel
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Taxation
Cybersecurity
Contract Review
Intellectual Property
Excellent written and oral communication skills and client service skills desired. Salary commensurate with experience and ability to generate business. Excellent benefits package. EOE.
Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements in confidence to ****
HEALTHCARE ATtorney
Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC is seeking a full or part-time healthcare law attorney for its Grand Rapids or Holland office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of healthcare law experience and have proficiency in the following areas:
Provider contracting (physicians, hospitals, hospices, home care, pharmacy, DME)
Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, anti-kickback statute, Stark, corporate practice of medicine)
Business transactions, including Medicare changes of information and Medicare changes of ownership
Healthcare licensing actions
This position may be a good fit for attorneys whose practice is a blend of business law and at least two of the above areas. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Michigan. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail are prerequisites. Candidates must be self-starters with the ability to work individually and in teams. Salary commensurate with experience and ability to generate business. Excellent benefits package. EOE.
Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements in confidence to ****
Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary – SOUTHFIELD
We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to work out of our Southfield office. Experience working in Litigation preferred.
This position provides administrative support to attorneys and paralegals to ensure the legal work product produced for clients is professional in appearance, error-free, timely, and meets the expectations of the client. This position will be involved in client intake, billing, client communication, legal document formatting and production, effective use of legal technology and file maintenance.
Position Responsibilities Include:
Draft, update, and assemble pleadings, agreements and other legal documents for filing with various courts or other entities, or delivering to clients as directed by attorneys
Maintain systems for tracking key dates and keep pertinent people informed of key dates
Maintain all client files and cases in an up-to-date and professional manner to ensure needed information is easily accessible whenever and by whoever needs it
Utilize and understand firm systems including the document management system, systems to compare and enhance documents, adobe acrobat, the time and billing system, Office 365, and others as introduced to effectively and efficiently create and maintain documents and to accurately bill clients for the work completed
Open new client matters and coordinate conflict checks; close client matters in a timely manner as approved by the responsible attorney and all in accordance with firm procedures
Proofread and edit documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation and format
Perform other administrative duties such as: scheduling appointments, composing and typing routine correspondence, making copies, maintaining calendars, electronic filing, and opening and processing incoming mail
Communicate with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and staff in a professional manner
Review, proof and edit pre-bills in a timely manner per attorney instruction
Position Qualifications Include:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus
Must be able to deliver a high quality work product
Must have a solid understanding of English grammar
Must be able to effectively proofread and edit documents
Must have a minimum of two years of office administration experience, law firm experience a plus
Must have knowledge of basic legal terminology or the ability to quickly learn legal concepts
Must be well-organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and professional
Must demonstrate proficient Microsoft Word skills and be willing to continually improve those skills
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Must demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, both oral and written
Must be able to effectively manage time and workload, prioritizing appropriately and meeting deadlines
Must be a team player with the desire and ability to interact effectively with attorneys, staff, clients, and others
Must be reliable and dependable
Must demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent client service
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
For more than 100 years, Foster Swift Collins & Smith has provided outstanding client service and legal excellence. With offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Southfield, Holland, and St. Joseph, our firm delivers comprehensive services for businesses, organizations, municipalities, families and individuals across Michigan, the nation and beyond.
Foster Swift has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Foster Swift provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status veteran or active-duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Foster Swift offers conveniently located offices with a great work environment, a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits. Our excellent benefits package includes affordable medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement plan as well as a wide selection of voluntary plans to cover our employee’s personal needs.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to ****

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