Insurance Defense Attorney / PIP - MI

Salary: $120K - $175K

Location: Detroit, MI / Hybrid Role

• Work as internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage representation of 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 prepare for and try cases
• Ability to draft and argue post-arbitration/trial motions and appeals in both Forthright and the Superior Court
• Negotiating high-level settlement agreements

Experience/Qualifications

• JD required from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice and in good standing with the MI State Bar
• Experience in both Forthright and the Superior Court
• Experience independently managing a caseload of PIP and Coverage matters, working cases from beginning to end.
• 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 commitment to meeting individual and team goals
• Must be adaptable and computer savvy with an ability to navigate multiple systems

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