Associate Attorney

Hutchinson Cannatella, P.C.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunities

100% employer-paid health insurance premium

IRA retirement plan

Paid PTO and holidays

Significant growth opportunities

Job summary

Hutchinson Cannatella, P.C. is seeking an experienced Attorney for its Downtown Detroit office. This full-time, on-site role involves managing a caseload across various legal matters, including insurance defense and public utility negligence. Candidates must be licensed in Michigan, with at least one year of litigation experience and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, employer-paid health insurance, retirement plan, and ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year litigation experience.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Insurance defense and first-party PIP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual caseload for multiple legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist in high exposure defense claims.
• Attend depositions, court hearings, and trials.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Sound judgment

Outstanding client-service skills

Ability to manage multiple cases independently and collaboratively

Education

Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan

Job description

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

• Manage individual caseload for matters involving public utility negligence, premises liability, auto negligence, no-fault PIP, insurance coverage, commercial trucking;
• Conduct legal research, drafting briefs and assist senior attorneys in high exposure defense claims;
• Attend depositions, court hearings and trial and maintain 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.
• Ability 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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