Logo
CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange)

PIP Defense Attorney

CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange), Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228


Responsibilities

Staff Counsel for CURE Auto Insurance has openings resulting from our launch and expansion into the Michigan market. We are looking for an experienced PIP defense attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation experience in handling these types of claims. This experience should include taking and defending depositions, negotiation proficiency, and experience successfully trying cases. Leadership potential is available as we continue to expand. Staff Counsel will be responsible for handling PIP files from inception through trial and appeal, if necessary. 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.Located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, we provide a congenial, team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff, competitive salary and exceptional benefits. We currently operate under a hybrid schedule with attorneys coming into the office 2 to 3 days a week.Qualifications

2+ years of experience handling PIP litigation from inception to conclusion. Additional handling of first and third party claims for auto carriers a plus.Ability to take full responsibility for filesMust be able to handle a full inventory of filesKnowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experienceExperience presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnessesExperience directing support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to lawsuit handlingExperience working in a paperless electronic environmentStrong automation/technological skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentationPreferred qualification is the handling of Insurance defense mattersAdditional Information

Must have a law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentialsMust have an active law license to practice in Michigan and a member in good standing with the State Bar of MichiganOffice Location: Detroit, MI but we cover jurisdictions throughout the State of MichiganCompensation: Commensurate with experience with annual merit review increases and bonus incentives possible. Please provide salary requirements with your application.Operating Model: Hybrid flexible work environment

#J-18808-Ljbffr