Butzel Long was selected as the Best Company to Work for in a 2005 Best of Detroit poll by Hour Detroit Magazine, metropolitan Detroit’s monthly magazine.

In 2006, Butzel Long was recognized and awarded by the Oakland Region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan as having the "Most Progressive Work-Life Balance Policies" for women attorneys.


Lateral Attorney


Overview

Butzel Long has enjoyed dynamic growth in recent years, and a significant source of that growth has been attorneys who have moved their practice to the firm in order to achieve their professional objectives. The increasing needs and requirements of our existing clients combined with opportunities that have developed from the growth of our client base has led us to an ongoing program of recruiting lateral attorneys. Whether you are thinking about relocating to the southeast Michigan region from another jurisdiction, or are interested in exploring the professional opportunities that Butzel Long offers, explore this part of our site for more information.

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The People

The strength, personality and character of Butzel Long comes from its people. The firm emphasizes the recruitment of interesting, bright and energetic men and women who combine first-rate intellectual skills with diverse and well-rounded interpersonal skills and varied interests.

Butzel Long is a dynamic firm that has enjoyed significant growth in recent years. The increasing needs and requirements of our clients has led us to expand attorney resources in our traditional practice areas, as well as to develop new and specialized services such as technology and e-commerce counseling. We are always interested in talking to attorneys who have the professional and academic credentials to serve our clients, and who believe that a career at Butzel Long will allow them to achieve professional growth and satisfaction.

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Expectations

Butzel Long is always willing to consider exceptional attorneys. Our objective is to recruit highly-motivated, well-rounded individuals who have an established record of professional success, an ability to relate well to colleagues and clients, and who are committed to growth and achievement.

Excellent technical skills combined with a commitment to exceptional client service is the baseline we expect from our attorneys. We also are interested in and support development of leadership skills, community involvement and client development expertise.

Butzel Long offers an exceptional reputation in the legal and business community built upon nearly 150 years of service to our clients. We also offer the opportunity to work with clients from jurisdictions around the globe and clients whose vision and technology are redefining entire industries. We believe we are part of something special at Butzel Long, and we encourage professionals who can meet our expectations and commitment to clients to learn more about us and our vision for the future.

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If you are interested in learning about professional opportunities with Butzel Long, please contact:

James A. Gray III
Director of Professional Recruiting - Butzel Long
150 West Jefferson, Suite 100
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Email: recruiting@butzel.com

NOTE: Butzel Long is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, including but not limited to harassment, on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Butzel Long does not consider and takes no responsibility for unsolicited video resumes submitted for employment consideration; any unsolicited video employment materials received will be destroyed.

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