ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY / PIP – Detroit, MI

Supporting Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Coverage litigation efforts.

*This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law school graduate or junior attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation and insurance defense experience while benefiting from strong mentorship

Location: Detroit, MI / Hybrid Role

Salary: $100K - $120K

• Sign-on bonus

• Relocation Package: For highly qualified candidates residing outside of Michigan

 What You’ll Do:

• Work as internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage representation in PIP and Coverage litigation cases in both Forthright and the Superior Court, from inception to conclusion, by trial or dispositive hearing
• Evaluating and providing detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with staff counsel policies and procedures, including trial and expense control
• Collaborate with the Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims
• Preparing and responding to arbitration demands and/or pleadings and discovery
• Preparing and handling arbitration submissions and Rule 35 applications for dismissal in Forthright matters
• Planning, taking, and defending Examinations Under Oath (EUO) and depositions 
• Attending Forthright arbitrations, motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters
• Ability to draft and argue post-arbitration/trial motions and appeals in both Forthright and the Superior Court
• Negotiating high-level settlement agreements

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Internship or clerkship experience involving litigation, insurance, or regulatory work.
• Admitted to the Michigan State Bar and in good standing (or pending admission).
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in litigation and/or insurance law.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and follow guidance from senior counsel.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools; ability to learn internal systems quickly.

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