Insurance Coverage Attorney

PLUNKETT COONEY, PC; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PLUNKETT COONEY, PC is seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in insurance coverage or complex litigation.

This role involves consulting and representing insurance carriers regarding coverage analysis and litigation. Strong analytical and communication skills are required.

A J.D. and active membership in the State Bar of Michigan are essential. The position is open to dynamic attorneys with a drive for excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent research, legal brief writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and represent insurance carriers regarding coverage analysis.
• Conduct coverage/bad faith litigation.
• Analyze and resolve complex legal issues.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Complex litigation

Civil litigation

Client service

Research and legal writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-approved law school

Active member of the State Bar of Michigan

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.