Insurance Coverage Attorney

State Bar of Michigan; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney seeks an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join its team in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The successful candidate will work with the Insurance Coverage Practice Group on coverage analyses, opinions, and related litigation beyond PIP work.

Candidates should have strong writing, research, and communication skills, plus five+ years in insurance coverage or complex litigation, a J.D. from an ABA-approved school, and active Michigan bar membership.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in insurance coverage or other complex litigation.
• Experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, and arguing motions.
• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school; good standing in the State Bar of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent insurance carriers on coverage analysis and opinions.
• Handle coverage/bad faith litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and conduct depositions when needed.
• Provide excellent client service and clear communications.

Skills

Insurance coverage

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Position: Insurance Coverage Attorney

Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Plunkett Cooney is seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join the firm. The Insurance Coverage Practice Group consults with and represents insurance carriers with respect to coverage analysis and opinions and coverage/bad faith litigation. This is not a PIP litigation position, nor does it involve retention by insurers to represent insureds in litigation.

The preferred candidate will be an experienced and versatile attorney, who has demonstrated the ability to analyze and resolve complex legal issues.

Preferred Candidates Should Have

• Five or more years of experience in the areas of insurance coverage or other complex litigation
• Experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, and arguing motions
• Excellent client service
• Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills are required
• Strong analytical, research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Comfort level with learning new computer software
• A J.D. from an ABA-approved law school
• Good standing in and an active member of the State Bar of Michigan

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated attorney, who has demonstrated an ability to compete and prosper in highly competitive and complex environments, with significant client contact. Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.