Associate Attorney

Hutchinson Cannatella; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunities

100% employer-paid health insurance

IRA retirement plan

Paid PTO and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hutchinson Cannatella, a growing boutique insurance defense law firm located in Downtown Detroit, is seeking a reliable Associate Attorney to join their team. The position is full-time, in-person, and requires a licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan with a minimum of one year litigation experience. Responsibilities include managing individual caseloads and assisting senior attorneys in high exposure claims. Benefits include competitive salary, annual bonuses, and 100% employer-paid health insurance.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
• At least 1 year of litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual caseload for various negligence matters.
• Assist senior attorneys in high exposure defense claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Judgment

Client service

Litigation management

Job description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

Job Type: Full-time

Work Setting: in-person

Attorney wanted for a well-established and growing Downtown Detroit boutique insurance defense law firm servicing multiple Fortune 500 companies. We are seeking a reliable, hard-working and organized attorney to join our growing team in a fully on-site role.

Duties: Managing individual caseload for matters involving public utility negligence, premises liability, auto negligence, no-fault PIP, insurance coverage, commercial trucking; assisting senior attorneys in high exposure defense claims; conducting legal research; drafting briefs; attending depositions, court hearings and trial; maintaining strong client communication.

Requirements: Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan, at least 1 year litigation experience, experience with depositions, motion practice and court appearances. Excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, and outstanding client-service skills are critical. Able to manage multiple cases both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred: insurance defense and first-party PIP.

Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, annual bonus opportunities, 100% employer-paid health insurance premium for employees, IRA retirement plan, paid PTO and holidays, significant growth opportunities.

Experience

• Litigation: 1 year (Required)
• Defense: 1 year (Preferred)
• No-Fault PIP (Preferred)

License

• State Bar of Michigan (Required)

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