BI/Third-Party Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

BI / Third-Party Defense 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 has openings due to our launch and expansion into the Michigan market. We are looking for an experienced BI / Third-Party Trial Attorney with 2-4 years of civil litigation experience in handling these types of claims. This experience should include taking and defending lay and expert depositions, extensive motion practice, as well as trying cases to verdict. Leadership potential is available as we continue to expand.

Staff Counsel will be responsible for handling BI / Third Party 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, Google Suite, and Westlaw. Ideal candidates will be well organized, detail oriented and able to independently manage a caseload where work is time sensitive. This position provides leadership potential as we continue to expand in Michigan.

Located in downtown Detroit, Michigan, we provide a congenial, collaborative 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 on-site, 2 to 3 days a week.

Qualifications

We are looking for Attorneys who have the following experience :

1-3 years of experience handling BI / Third-party litigation from inception to conclusion, including trials to verdict. Additional handling of first party claims for auto carriers a plus

First chair trials to verdict

Ability to take full responsibility for files

Must be able to handle a full inventory of files

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 directing support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to lawsuit handling

Experience working in a paperless electronic environment

Strong automation / technological skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentation

Preferred qualification is the handling of automobile negligence defense matters

Additional Information :

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 a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan

Must have tried BI / Third-Party cases in Michigan to verdict

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.

Salary : $95,000 - $145,000

Schedule : Full-Time; Mondays – Fridays, 8 : 30am-5pm

Location : Detroit, 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.

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.

Salary : $95,000 - $145,000