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

Family Law Associate Attorney – Grand Rapids, MI

Smith Haughey Rice and Roegge seeks a senior Family Law Associate Attorney to join the team in our Grand Rapids, MI office. The ideal candidate will have five to seven years of family law experience, outstanding written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to excellence. The selected attorney will meet with clients, appear in court, draft pleadings, legal briefs, motions, and responsive pleadings, assist with discovery, and all other aspects of handling family law matters. The family law associate will work alongside a shareholder with over two decades of experience in the practice area. Candidates must be licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and representative writing samples to Jessie LaHaie at jlahaie@shrr.com.

Litigation Associate Attorney – Grand Rapids, MI

Smith Haughey is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our Litigation team in our Grand Rapids, MI office. The associate attorney should have one to three years of experience. Qualified candidates must have experience in litigation, motions and depositions, excellent research and writing skills, and a commitment to excellence.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, references, and representative writing samples to Jessie LaHaie at jlahaie@shrr.com.

Litigation Associate Attorney – Muskegon, MI

Smith Haughey is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our Litigation team in our Muskegon, MI office. The associate attorney should have one to three years of experience. Qualified candidates must have experience in litigation, motions and depositions, excellent research and writing skills, and a commitment to excellence. Experience in business transactions and real estate matters is a plus. 

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, references, and representative writing samples to Jessie LaHaie at jlahaie@shrr.com.

Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney – Grand Rapids, MI

Smith Haughey is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our Medical Malpractice team in our Grand Rapids, MI office. The associate attorney should have one to five years of experience. Qualified candidates must have experience in litigation, motion and depositions, and excellent writing and research skills. Medical malpractice experience and/or medical background are strongly preferred, but not required.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, references, and representative writing samples to Jessie LaHaie at jlahaie@shrr.com.

Hiring Contacts

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