Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Southfield, MI

Law Firm

Southfield, MI

Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Southfield, MI

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the department.
- Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings.
- Develop trial strategies and case development.
- Attend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
- Maintain ownership of case files while collaborating with support staff.
- Strategize on trial and case development without the pressure of billable hours.
- Participate in a collaborative environment within the law firm.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Juris Doctor (.) degree from an American Bar Association (.) accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
- Must possess an active law license to practice in the state of Michigan and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
- Requires 3-5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, including handling No Fault/PIP, Bodily Injury, and Premises Liability litigation.
- Jury trial experience is considered a plus.
- Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience.
- Experience with trial, mediation, and depositions.
- File ownership and effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form and a working knowledge of a Case Management system and Document Storage system.

Salary Information:
- Potential starting salary range: $114, - $155,.
- Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience.
- The high end of the salary range is limited to applicants with significant relevant experience.
- Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary.

Additional Details:
- The position is classified as a hybrid role, requiring time spent both in the office and virtually.
- Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the . immediately, as the law firm will not sponsor applicants for . work opportunities.
- State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of the law firm, and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining.
- Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities is an essential function.
- Irregular hours may be required.

Benefits:
- Compensation is based on a standard 38:45-hour workweek.
- Eligibility for an annual raise and bonus.
- Health and wellbeing programs with most healthcare premiums covered by the law firm.
- Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan.
- Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more.
- Educational benefits including industry-leading training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
- Benefits such as fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, and free financial coaching.
- Generous time off policies, including up to 20 days annually, parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service/education support days.
- Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund for giving back.
- Retirement planning with free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.