Senior Trial Attorney

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

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.

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Worksite address

southfield, MI, 48076, US

Who can apply

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