Insurance Defense Attorney

CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange); Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible health spending accounts

Health and dental coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP for employees and families

Voluntary benefits

Hybrid schedule

Office events

Job summary

CURE Auto Insurance seeks an Insurance Defense Attorney to join our Michigan team. You will handle PIP litigation from start to finish, leverage strong advocacy, and work with a first-rate group of professionals in law, insurance, and business operations.

Qualified candidates have a Michigan license, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, and 2+ years of PIP litigation experience. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
• Must have an active law license to practice in Michigan and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
• 2+ years of experience handling PIP litigation preferred; additional handling of first and third party claims is a plus.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law.
• Experience presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnesses.
• Experience working in a paperless electronic environment.
• Strong automation/technological skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentation.

Responsibilities

• Handle PIP files from inception to conclusion, including pleadings, depositions, motion practice, negotiations, trial and appeal.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues to develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Manage discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, taking and defending depositions, and analyzing medical records.
• Directs support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to handling legal proceedings.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

PIP litigation experience

Legal research and writing

Courtroom cross-examination

Litigation management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more!

Searching for a fulfilling legal career that also offers you the healthy work life balance necessary to juggle the demands of today’s busy life? CURE Auto Insurance is seeking an Insurance 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Handle PIP files from inception to conclusion, including pleadings, depositions, motion practice, negotiations, trial and appeal.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues to develop and implement effective litigation strategies
• Manage discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, taking and defending depositions, and analyzing medical records.
• All candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, outstanding written and oral advocacy skills and strong software/technological skills including competency in Word, Outlook and Westlaw. Ideal candidates will be well organized, detail oriented and able to independently manage a caseload where work is time sensitive.
• Directs support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to handling legal proceedings
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Experience/Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Must have an active law license to practice in Michigan and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
• 2+ years of experience handling PIP litigation preferred. Additional handling of first and third party claims for auto carriers is a plus.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
• Experience presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnesses
• Experience working in a paperless electronic environment
• Strong automation/technological skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentation
• Preferred qualification is the handling of PIP defense matters

• Generous paid time off(PTO days, sick days, and holidays)
• Flexible spending optionswith FSA & HSA plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary benefitssuch as legal services, pet insurance, and identity & fraud protection
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for employees and their families
• Fun, engaging in-office eventsthat support our culture

Physical Actions/Environment: Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently 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 frequently communicate with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions.

Schedule:We offer flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with options like 8–4, 8:30–4:30, or 9–5. We do our best to support individual preferences, though schedules may be adjusted as needed to ensure strong coverage and teamwork.

We also offer a hybrid schedule: team members work onsite four days a week and can work remotely one day a week.

Location:Southfield, MI

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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.

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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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