Senior Trial Attorney

Senior Trial Attorney 

Responsibilities

Staff Counsel for CURE Auto Insurance is seeking an experienced 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. We currently operate under a hybrid schedule with attorneys coming into the office 2 to 3 days a week.  

• 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

• 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 full caseload

• 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

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 

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: $150,000 - $190,000

Schedule: Located in the Metro Detroit area, 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.  

Location: Detroit, 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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