Law Clerk / Associate Attorney

About the role

Law Clerk / Associate Attorney position at CURE Auto Insurance, a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. The company offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package. We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented candidate, ideal for a recent law school graduate who is currently preparing for or awaiting Bar Examination results. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced attorneys, gain hands‑on experience across all stages of legal matters, and begin as a Law Clerk with the opportunity to transition to an Associate Attorney upon admission to the Bar. The position is based in Southfield, MI and requires regular attendance, ability to move about the office, sitting/standing/typing for extended periods, and lifting up to 5 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including reviewing documents, organizing evidence, and preparing case files.
• Review and analyze contracts, legal documents, and other materials.
• Assist with discovery and case management.
• Attend client meetings, depositions, court proceedings, and other legal proceedings as appropriate.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other relevant parties.
• Assist with case strategy and provide legal research and analysis under the supervision of experienced attorneys.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and meet deadlines.
• Support attorneys with day‑to‑day legal and administrative matters.
• Upon admission to the Bar, assume increasing responsibility for managing assigned matters and representing clients, consistent with applicable rules and firm needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Recent law school graduate who is currently studying for the Bar Examination or awaiting Bar Examination results.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Prior legal internship, clerkship, externship, or law firm experience preferred but not required.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar required for transition to Associate Attorney.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (P