Careers

Working At Smith Haughey

Since 1941, Smith Haughey has been helping our clients overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities. Built on the foundation of litigation excellence, Smith Haughey has grown into a firm that serves businesses and individuals at every stage of their growth and planning.

At Smith Haughey, we are always looking for talented people with a relentless commitment to excellence and high achievement interested in building their careers with our firm. We believe the quality of our people defines the quality of our law firm. We recognize the sum of this law firm is much greater than its individual parts. Everyone has a role, but it takes the team to ensure we are excellent as a whole. If you are interested in joining the go-to trial and litigation firm in the State of Michigan we hope you will explore opportunities with us.

  • Smith Haughey offers a friendly environment, competitive salary, bonus program, excellent benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability), a generous retirement plan match, and paid time off.
  • As an equal opportunity employer, Smith Haughey is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Smith Haughey does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Current Openings

Litigation and Medical Malpractice Attorneys (Grand Rapids, Holland and Muskegon)

Smith Haughey is seeking Litigation and Medical Malpractice Attorneys to join our team. The ideal candidate should have 1 to 10+ years of experience in litigation, motions and depositions, excellent research and writing skills, and a commitment to excellence. Medical malpractice and/or appellate practice experience a plus. Licensure as an attorney in the State of Michigan, or ability to obtain license, is required. 

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, references, and representative writing sample(s) to Jessie LaHaie at jlahaie@shrr.salite.site

Litigation and Medical Malpractice Paralegal (Grand Rapids)

Smith Haughey is seeking a Litigation and Medical Malpractice Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience. The paralegal is primarily responsible for researching
law, investigating facts, summarizing records, reviewing and preparing legal documents, preparing and assembling extensive materials, and working with attorneys in trial preparation. Experience with medical terminology and/or medical malpractice a plus.  A bachelor’s degree in legal studies or another related field and a paralegal certificate or equivalent are required.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, references, and representative writing sample(s) to Jessie LaHaie at jlahaie@shrr.salite.site

Business & Real Estate Senior Associate/Senior Counsel (Holland)

Smith Haughey is seeking a Business & Real Estate Senior Associate/Senior Counsel to join our team. The ideal candidate should have 2 to 6 years of experience in preparing documents for business organizations, including corporate formation, terms and conditions, and mergers and acquisitions, as well as service as outside general business counsel and real estate acquisition and disposition are preferred.  Licensure as an attorney in the State of Michigan, or ability to obtain license, is required.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, references, and representative writing sample(s) to Jessie LaHaie at jlahaie@shrr.salite.site

Hiring Contacts

General Inquiries and Prospective Attorneys
Jessie LaHaie
100 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
jlahaie@shrr.salite.site