Insurance Coverage Attorney

CareerBank; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney seeks an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney in Bloomfield Hills, MI to join our Insurance Coverage Practice Group. The attorney will consult with carriers on coverage analysis and opinions, and handle coverage/bad faith litigation.

The role emphasizes complex issue resolution, strong writing and client service. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in insurance coverage or complex litigation, exemplary FRCP knowledge, and active Michigan Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Five or more 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.
• Excellent client service, research, legal brief writing and communication skills.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Active membership in the State Bar of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide insurance coverage analysis and opinions for carriers.
• Represent carriers in coverage/bad faith litigation as needed.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and handle depositions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Client service

Research skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

FRCP knowledge

Software literacy

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Michigan State Bar in good standing

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.