BI Defense Attorney

About the role

CURE Auto Insurance is seeking a Bodily Injury Defense Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will work alongside a team of subject matter experts in law, insurance, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• JD required from a ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, with MI State Bar