Location: Southfield, MI | Full-Time | In-Person Salary: $225,000–$275,000/year
About the Opportunity
A highly respected and established Michigan personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Managing Attorney to join its leadership team. This is a newly created position designed for a proven legal leader who enjoys mentoring attorneys, developing talent, and helping build efficient, high-performing legal teams.
The Managing Attorney will provide leadership and strategic oversight to approximately 15 attorneys across the firm's litigation, pre-litigation, and medical malpractice practices. This role is focused primarily on attorney leadership, case strategy, quality control, and professional development rather than maintaining a large personal caseload.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who wants to step into a significant leadership role while also having the opportunity to develop and build their own book of business over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 15 attorneys.
- Provide guidance on case strategy, litigation, complex legal issues, and client matters.
- Conduct regular case and file reviews to ensure matters are progressing effectively.
- Monitor deadlines, case milestones, quality standards, and overall attorney performance.
- Coach attorneys on organization, case management, negotiation, litigation strategy, and professional development.
- Assist with attorney onboarding, training, and continued development.
- Partner with firm leadership to improve workflows, processes, and overall legal operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability, and client outcomes.
- Utilize Neos case management software and leverage technology to improve legal operations.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience.
- Experience handling a wide variety of personal injury matters, including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injury claims, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death, and other complex negligence matters.
- Active Michigan Bar license in good standing.
- Previous experience managing and mentoring attorneys is required.
- Strong personal injury litigation and case strategy experience.
- Proven leadership and people-management skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making abilities.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using case management technology, including Neos.
- Strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leadership style.
Why This Opportunity?
- $225,000–$275,000 base salary
- Opportunity to build your own book of business
- Lead and develop a team of 15 attorneys
- Newly created leadership position with opportunity to make a meaningful impact
- Strong support from firm leadership
- Established firm with a steady pipeline of quality cases
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
If you're an experienced attorney and proven people leader ready to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact while helping shape the future of a respected personal injury practice. Questions: Contact Na’Tasia Robinson: 248.727.8648 or
natasia@law-mates.com