Job Description
Senior Trial Attorney / Personal Auto – No-Fault
Location: Detroit, MI / Hybrid Schedule
Salary: $150K - $200K
- Responsible for handling litigation files from inception, through the entire discovery process, to the conclusion of the file.
- Service of pleadings, written discovery, retainment of experts, attendance at depositions, attendance at court and other hearings, and preparation of the file for trial.
- Responsible for taking on trial cases handled by others and assigned to the successful candidate for the 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.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with the 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 credentials
- 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 be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
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