Paralegal

CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange); Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

A leading auto insurance provider in Southfield, MI, is seeking an entry-level Paralegal to support attorneys in insurance defense cases. The ideal candidate will have a college degree and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing case loads, and communicating with clients and attorneys. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $85,000 annually, with a hybrid work schedule that allows for onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• 1+ years as a Paralegal in Personal Injury or Bodily Injury law.
• Strong understanding of legal processes and case management.
• Experience in drafting pleadings, coordinating medical exams, and managing court schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with discovery tasks and trial preparation.
• Communicate with attorneys, witnesses, and clients.
• Draft legal documents such as subpoenas and motions.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Organization

Case management

Excel proficiency

Education

College Degree (4yr preferred)

Paralegal Certification or equivalent

Job description

Paralegal

Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Job Summary

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! CURE Auto Insurance is a leading writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Due to our continuing growth and success, we are seeking a full‑time paralegal to join our new and developing in‑house law firm! This position will support a small group of attorneys handling insurance defense cases. The ideal candidate will have experience handling cases involving No Fault/PIP, UM/UIM, & Bodily Injury Suits.

Essential Job Functions

• Support 2‑4 attorneys with discovery related tasks, medical record collection, medical summaries/chronologies, appeals and trial preparation.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with attorneys, witnesses, and clients to schedule or confirm appearances.
• Review, edit and adjust the litigation calendar and confirm depositions and court appearances.
• Draft legal documents and pleadings, including deposition notices, subpoenas, authorizations, motions, and certifications.
• Ability to thrive in a high volume environment managing an electronic‑based case load.
• Must be organized and have the ability to multitask, while prioritizing work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College Degree (4yr preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year working as a Paralegal in Personal Injury, Bodily Injury, or Appellate law, with a strong understanding of legal processes, case management, and supporting attorneys in litigation or appeals.
• Specific experience interacting with the Court, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery; coordinating medical exams, scheduling court appearances & discovery, and managing all aspects of the defense of cases from inception through trial.
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent education/experience required.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Legal/law firm experience preferred with the litigation or insurance defense. The candidates must possess excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel and spreadsheet analysis.

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

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. We offer a hybrid work schedule: team members work onsite 4 days per week and have the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.

Location

Southfield, MI

Compensation

$70,000 – $85,000 annually based on experience.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Insurance

Referral Program

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange) by 2x.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination. 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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.

Eligibility & Visa

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.