BI Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Bodily Injury Defense Attorney (Internal Claims Counsel - Litigation)

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 a Bodily Injury 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

Work with internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage litigation cases, including trial and expense control

Planning, taking, and defending depositions

Preparing and responding to pleadings and discovery

Evaluating and providing detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with CURE’s staff counsel policies and procedures

Collaborating with CURE’s insureds and Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims

Attending motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters

Ability to prepare for and try cases

Ability to draft and argue post-trial motions and appeals

Negotiating high-level settlement agreements

Experience / Qualifications

At least 3 years auto bodily injury and negligence litigation experience required

Experience independently managing a caseload of bodily injury defense matters, working cases from beginning to end. Auto defense trial experience is a must.

Excellent research, writing, and presentation communication skills

Ability to think critically, analyze complex information, and problem solve with expedience

Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals

Must be adaptable and computer savvy with an ability to navigate multiple systems

Education Requirements

JD required from a ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice, and in good standing, with Michigan State Bar

PA and / or NY admission preferred; Michigan, a plus

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.

Starting Salary : $100,000 - $160,000

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 30 AM - 5 PM; 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

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.

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