Of Counsel
About the Firm
ZVMLaw is a client-centered boutique law firm with “big firm” experience, sophistication, and results. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with satellite offices in Chicago and New York, ZVMLaw represents national and international clients in complex litigation, business, and IP matters. We combine the sophistication and expertise of the country’s top firms with innovative fee structures, diverse talent, and a focus on the client experience.
We work with a range of business clients, including a number of large Fortune 500 and global companies, and also serve a non-traditional and innovative business client base, including brands, creators, innovators, bloggers, podcasters, and influencers. Our co-counsel or opposing counsel are often from some of the biggest law firms in Michigan, Chicago, New York, and elsewhere.
Our team members are ambitious, serious (without taking themselves too seriously), and collaborative. We have varied life experiences and progressive values. Our firm is a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise and a member of the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). Our attorneys typically have a combination of background experience at a top law firm, in-house in a corporate legal department, and/or other entrepreneurial experience.
We seek attorneys on our team who are not only talented, creative, and driven, but also friendly and well-rounded. We value having colleagues who are fun and collegial to work with and get frequent feedback from our clients that our team is what truly sets our firm apart.
About the Position
The Of Counsel attorney will:
Work as part of an outstanding and supportive team to assist with overflow work on an hourly basis for clients in complex business, technology, and intellectual property law matters.
Assist with projects that align with the attorney’s background and interests, including litigation projects (e.g., researching legal issues, drafting memos, briefs, and pleadings, and assisting with discovery), business law projects (e.g., drafting and revising commercial contracts and corporate formation documents), and/or IP projects (e.g., registering and monitoring trademarks, drafting TTAB appeal documents).
Have the opportunity to expand role/commitment over time if desired.
About the Candidate
We don’t have rigid or exclusionary criteria for candidates, and we encourage applications from candidates with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who believe that they may be a good fit with our Firm.
However, as a general matter, compelling candidates will likely have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
Graduate of a top law school and/or with law school honors.
4+ years (5+ years preferred) of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a company.
Barred in Michigan, New York, or Illinois.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented and professional.
Collegial and fun to work with.
Compelling candidates will likely also have the following attributes:
A client-centered and entrepreneurial mindset.
The ability to work with and effectively communicate with a wide range of people and clients.
Creative problem solving to find practical ways to achieve objectives.
Excellent judgment.
Excited about using legal technology; comfortable with technology; ability to learn new technology quickly.
Self-motivated; ability to work independently.
Values efficiency and simplicity over complexity and results over activities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We love hearing from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including from caregivers and others who may be looking for a more flexible role.
Does this sound like you? If so, please submit your resume, cover letter, and anything else you would like us to consider via e-mail to careers@zvmlaw.com