Description:

Salary Range:
$100,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

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 MI State Bar

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off (PTO days, sick days, and holidays)
  • Flexible spending options with FSA & HSA plans
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Voluntary benefits such as legal services, pet insurance, and identity & fraud protection
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
  • Health & wellness perks including gym discounts, wellness reimbursements, and reward programs
  • Fun, engaging in-office events that support our culture

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: We offer flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and employees can choose a schedule that works best for them—8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. While we aim to support individual preferences, final schedules may be adjusted based on business needs to ensure great coverage and teamwork.

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