BI Defense Attorney

CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange); Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance company is seeking a Bodily Injury Defense Attorney in Southfield, MI. You will manage litigation cases, collaborate with internal teams, and have significant trial responsibilities. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in auto bodily injury litigation and is adaptable and detail-oriented. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $160,000 and a full-time work schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of auto bodily injury and negligence litigation experience.
• Experience managing a caseload of bodily injury defense matters.
• Auto defense trial experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal counsel and claims to manage litigation cases.
• Draft and argue post-trial motions and appeals.
• Negotiate high-level settlement agreements.

Skills

Auto bodily injury litigation experience

Excellent research and writing skills

Critical thinking

Collaborative working style

Adaptability and computer savvy

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to Michigan State Bar

PA and/or NY admission preferred

Job description

Overview

CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange) is seeking a Bodily Injury Defense Attorney to join our team. You’ll have an opportunity to work beside a first-rate team of subject matter experts in the field of law, insurance, and business operations. This is a direct hire with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage litigation cases, including trial and expense control
• Planning, taking, and defending depositions
• Preparing and responding to pleadings and discovery
• Evaluating and providing detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with CURE’s staff counsel policies and procedures
• Collaborating with CURE’s insureds and Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims
• Attending motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters
• Ability to prepare for and try cases
• Ability to draft and argue post-trial motions and appeals
• Negotiating high-level settlement agreements

Qualifications

• At least 3 years auto bodily injury and negligence litigation experience required
• Experience independently managing a caseload of bodily injury defense matters, working cases from beginning to end. Auto defense trial experience is a must.
• Excellent research, writing, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to think critically, analyze complex information, and problem solve with expedience
• Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals
• Must be adaptable and computer savvy with an ability to navigate multiple systems

Education Requirements

• JD required from a ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, with Michigan State Bar
• PA and/or NY admission preferred; Michigan, a plus

Additional Details

• Starting Salary: $100,000 - $160,000
• Location: Southfield, MI
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Insurance

Physical Actions/Environment

Required job duties include prompt and regular attendance, ability to move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to communicate in-person, by phone/virtually, and in writing; read, understand, and evaluate large amounts of technical information.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.

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