Associate Attorney - Pre-Suit, Discovery & Trial Preparation

Rasor Law is a Trial Firm – And We’re Looking for a Trial-Minded Associate Ready to Deliver high-quality, hard-hitting advocacy.

Rasor Law Firm, located in downtown Royal Oak, is a respected and high-powered litigation firm with a reputation for taking cases to trial — and winning. We’re offering a rare long-term opportunity for a newly admitted or early-career Michigan attorney who is ready to take on real litigation responsibilities from day one.

This is a hands-on, full-spectrum litigation support role, covering everything from pre-suit documentation and aggressive discovery to expert coordination and in-trial execution. You’ll work directly with seasoned litigators and learn what it takes to prepare and try complex cases — both in and out of the courtroom.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Handling pre-suit development of cases, including collecting and organizing medical records, insurance documents, employment files, and other key evidence.
• Drafting and responding to discovery, managing document productions, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel.
• Lining up expert witnesses and lay witnesses, ensuring all key testimony and documentation is ready and admissible.
• Preparing all pre-trial materials — exhibit lists, witness lists, motions in limine, trial binders, and demonstratives.
• Attending trial and providing in-court support to the lead attorney — including exhibit handling, logistics, and real-time case management.
• Participating in the firm’s active appellate advocacy practice, with opportunities to contribute to post-trial motions and appeals.
• Collaborating directly with senior attorneys to develop case strategy from the ground up.

Why Rasor Law?

• We are a true trial firm — we don’t just settle; we fight & win.
• You’ll gain real courtroom experience, while learning how to build a solid foundation for your cases.
• We’re established, influential, and socially conscious — we care about results and doing the right thing.
• Our appellate practice is thriving, giving you exposure to high-level advocacy.
• This is a career-building role for a lawyer who wants to grow into a trusted, high-level trial attorney.
• You’ll be surrounded by some of the sharpest litigators in Michigan — and expected to become one yourself.

Don't Miss This Opportunity.

If you’re looking for a job, there are plenty out there. If you’re looking for a career in high-stakes litigation at a top-tier boutique firm representing real people, and you're ready to show what you can do — this is it.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• A recent law school graduate or newly admitted attorney licensed in Michigan is preferable.
• Highly intelligent and relentless, with outstanding research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• Extremely tech-savvy; confident with Clio, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, and AI-powered legal tools.
• Organized, detail-driven, and capable of managing multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Aggressive and proactive — you know how to make things happen, not wait to be told.
• Equal parts book-smart and street-smart — you can handle tough opposing counsel, anxious clients, and chaotic courtrooms, while using technology to outsmart your opponent and win.
• Hungry for responsibility, mentorship, and the chance to make a real impact at a respected firm.

Benefits

Our headquarters in downtown Royal Oak is a focused, fast-paced, and collaborative environment—the kind of place where smart attorneys do serious work and get serious results. We believe in work-life balance, but we’re also here to win cases and change lives—and that takes discipline, drive, and teamwork.

This is a full-time, in-office position with a 90-day probationary period. After that, compensation increases based on merit and performance, including bonuses tied directly to results, paid time off, sick leave, and excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.

This is not a remote role. We’re looking for someone who shows up every day with a strong work ethic, a sharp mind, and the integrity to be trusted with high-stakes responsibilities from day one.