Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Summit Law is dedicated to providing outstanding service to its clients in the areas of business law, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning and administration, and real estate transactions. We are seeking to hire an Associate Attorney with 1-6 years of experience who loves variety and excels at client counseling. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong legal research and drafting skills, and can manage multiple client matters simultaneously across diverse practice areas.

You will handle your own matters while also working collaboratively with senior attorneys on tasks including client consultations, contract drafting and negotiation, transactional work, estate plan preparation, and estate administration. No need for a full book of business - we have work to share!

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel to clients in business law, M&A, estate planning/administration, and real estate matters
• Manage client matters from intake through completion, maintaining regular client communication and ensuring deadlines are met
• Draft, review, and negotiate business agreements, purchase agreements, operating agreements, merger documents, estate plans, and other legal documents
• Provide strategic advice on business formations, transactions, succession planning, and real estate matters
• Handle probate and trust administration matters, including preparing court filings and accountings
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters and participate in firm development initiatives
• Conduct client meetings, consultations, and signing ceremonies
• Maintain accurate time records and manage matter budgets effectively
• Maintain attorney-client privilege and exercise sound judgment with confidential and sensitive information

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
• 1-6 years of legal experience, preferably in business law, M&A, estate planning/administration, and/or real estate
• Exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing complex legal documents
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• A methodical, organized, and efficient work style
• Sound legal judgment and ability to identify issues and propose creative solutions
• Ability to leverage technology and practice management tools to work efficiently
• Self-starter with outstanding organizational skills who can independently manage a diverse caseload, juggle multiple client matters and competing deadlines, meet deadlines without last-minute rushing, and shift between practice areas without losing focus or accuracy
• Excellent client communication and counseling skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other attorneys and staff

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with business entity formations, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions
• Experience in estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, and/or real estate transactions
• Experience negotiating and closing business or real estate transactions
• Proficient in using practice management systems such as Clio and Microsoft Office

If you are a motivated attorney seeking a collaborative environment where you can grow your practice across multiple areas of law, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.