Associate Attorney

Hutchinson Cannatella; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

IRA retirement plan

Paid PTO and holidays

Job summary

Hutchinson Cannatella, a Downtown Detroit boutique insurance defense firm serving multiple Fortune 500 companies, seeks an associate attorney for a full-time, on-site role. The successful candidate will manage a personal caseload, support senior attorneys, perform legal research, draft briefs, and attend depositions and trials, while delivering excellent client service and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with active Michigan bar status.
• 1 year of litigation experience required.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice and court appearances.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual caseload for matters involving litigation.
• Assist senior attorneys in defense claims and trials.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs.
• Attend depositions, court hearings and trial proceedings.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Litigation skills

Deposition experience

Brief drafting

Legal research

Client communication

Education

Bar admission: Michigan

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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