Insurance Coverage Attorney

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Michigan; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney seeks an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The attorney will focus on coverage analysis, opinions, and related complex litigation, with emphasis on accuracy, client service, and courtroom advocacy.

Preferred candidates have 5+ years in insurance coverage or complex litigation, broad civil litigation experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and active Michigan Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in insurance coverage or complex litigation.
• Experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and arguing motions.
• Excellent client service and communication, research and writing skills required.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Willingness to learn new computer software.

Skills

Client service

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Civil litigation experience

Learning new software

FRC Provisions knowledge

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.