Senior Trial Attorney

CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange); Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

FSA/HSA plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness perks

Gym discounts

In-office events

Job summary

CURE Auto Insurance in Michigan is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney with 5+ years of No Fault litigation experience to manage cases from inception through trial. You will negotiate, prepare pleadings and discovery, retain experts, attend depositions, and present at hearings with skilled staff support.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule, strong salary, and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to lead cases and collaborate with claims professionals in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling No Fault Litigation from inception to conclusion.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with experience.
• Ability to take full responsibility for files and handle a modified caseload while also trying cases.
• Proven track record of trial skills and techniques.
• Strong negotiation, research, and trial skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff.
• 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 a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation files from inception through the entire discovery process to trial readiness.
• Serve pleadings and written discovery, retain experts, attend depositions and court hearings.
• Prepare files for trial and coordinate with associates handling other cases.
• Take to trial cases assigned to you and maintain status updates with claims teams.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral advocacy and professional communication.

Skills

Trial experience

No Fault litigation

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Word

Outlook

Google

Westlaw

Job description

Performance Bonus and Flexible Schedule Incentive Opportunity

We believe in rewarding results. This role offers performance-based remote flexibility, allowing you to earn additional work-from-home opportunities, as well as, quarterly bonus potential tied to measurable success.

Senior Trial Attorney

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!

Staff Counsel for CURE Auto Insurance is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney with 5+ years of trial experience preferably in No Fault litigation. This experience should include negotiation proficiency and experience successfully trying cases. Leadership potential is available as we continue to expand. We provide a congenial, team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff, competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

Responsible for handling litigation files from inception, through the entire discovery process, to the conclusion of the file. This will mandate service of pleadings, written discovery, retainment of experts, attendance at depositions, attendance at court and other hearings, and preparation of file for trial. Successful candidate will also be responsible for taking to trial cases handled by others and assigned to the successful candidate for purposes of trial

Responsible for communicating the status of the file regularly to claims

Possess excellent academic credentials, outstanding written and oral advocacy skills, and strong software/technological skills including competency in Word, Outlook, Google, and Westlaw.

Ideal candidates will be well organized, detail oriented, have strong advocacy skills, and able to independently manage a caseload where work is time sensitive

Qualifications

• 5 + years of experience handling No Fault Litigation from inception to conclusion
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
• Ability to take full responsibility for files and handle a modified caseload while also trying cases
• Proven track record of trial skills and techniques
• Strong negotiation, research, and trial skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff
• Must have a law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credential
• Ability to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff
• Must have an active law license to practice in Michigan and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan

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

Health & wellness perksincluding gym discounts, wellness reimbursements, and reward programs

Fun, engaging in-office eventsthat support our culture

Physical Actions/Environment

Working conditions are typical of an office 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 10-20 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing.

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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