Associate Attorney

KUTINSKY PLLC; Birmingham (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KUTINSKY PLLC in Birmingham, MI is seeking an Associate Attorney for a full-time, hybrid role focused on insurance coverage and bad faith disputes. You will draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, conduct legal research, and prepare memoranda to support litigation strategy while advising clients under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited school, Michigan bar admission, and strong writing and oral advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication abilities essential for insurance coverage and bad faith disputes.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills for pleadings, motions, and memoranda.
• Experience with trial work or settlement negotiations is preferred.
• Prior involvement in insurance coverage matters or civil litigation is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with attention to detail in a small, specialized firm.
• Commitment to client advocacy and collaboration within a boutique practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on insurance coverage, bad faith, and related matters.
• Prepare memos to support litigation strategy and case development.
• Evaluate policies and claims and assist with client communications under supervision.
• Support negotiations with opposing counsel and participate in hearings as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral advocacy

Trial work

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and Michigan bar admission

Job description

Company Description

KUTINSKY PLLC is a boutique litigation firm that exclusively represents policyholders and other claimants in disputes with insurance companies. The firm has secured seven-figure verdicts, landmark appeals, and millions of dollars recovered on behalf of policyholders, reflecting its strong advocacy and litigation track record. Recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, KUTINSKY PLLC maintains an AV® Preeminent rating and is led by an attorney with CPCU® designation and experience as a former licensed insurance agent. The firm’s practice spans state and federal courts, and its leadership includes service in prominent legal organizations and prior decades of experience representing insurance companies, offering applicants a deep, specialized environment in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will work on a full-time basis in a hybrid arrangement based in Birmingham, MI, with some flexibility for work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents; conducting legal research and analysis on insurance coverage, bad faith, and related matters; and preparing legal memoranda to support litigation strategy. The role involves evaluating insurance policies and claims, assisting with client communications, providing legal advice under supervision, and helping to develop case strategies and settlement positions. The Associate Attorney may also support negotiations with opposing counsel, participate in hearings and conferences as appropriate, and collaborate with firm leadership to maintain high-quality representation for policyholder clients.

Qualifications

• An interest in the firm and its practice area of insurance coverage.


• Passion for the practice of law and trial work.


• Strong analytical and communication skills.


• Experience with handling insurance coverage matters is preferred.


• Experience with settlement negotiations is a plus.


• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license (or pending admission) to practice law in Michigan.


• Prior experience in insurance, civil litigation, or policyholder-side work is highly beneficial; experience with insurance companies is a plus.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters on a part-time schedule.


• Professional integrity, commitment to client advocacy, and willingness to collaborate within a small, specialized firm environment.