Senior Insurance Defense Attorney

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, offering a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package.

About the role

This role offers performance-based remote flexibility, allowing you to earn additional work-from-home opportunities, as well as quarterly bonus potential tied to measurable success. You’ll work as internal counsel alongside a first-rate team of subject matter experts in law, insurance, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Work as internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage representation of CURE in PIP and Coverage litigation cases in both Forthright and the Superior Court, from inception to conclusion, by trial or dispositive hearing
• Evaluate and provide detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with CURE’s staff counsel policies and procedures, including trial and expense control
• Collaborate with CURE’s Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims
• Prepare and respond to arbitration demands and/or pleadings and discovery
• Prepare and handle arbitration submissions and Rule 35 applications for dismissal in Forthright matters
• Plan, take, and defend Examinations Under Oath (EUO) and depositions
• Attend Forthright arbitrations, motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters
• Prepare for and try cases
• Draft and argue post-arbitration/trial motions and appeals in both Forthright and the Superior Court
• Negotiate high-level settlement agreements

Requirements

• JD required from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, with MI State Bar
• At least 5+ years insurance defense 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 commitments to meeting individual and team goals
• Adaptable and computer savvy with an ability to navigate multiple systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO days, sick days, and holidays)
• Flexible spending options with FSA & HSA plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary benefits such as legal services, pet insurance, and identity & fraud protection
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Fun, engaging in-office events that support our culture

Pay

Starting Salary: $130,000 - $160,000

Schedule

Flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with options like 8–4, 8:30–4:30, or 9–5. Hybrid work environment with four days in the office and one remote day, plus the opportunity to earn additional remote flexibility based on performance.

Physical Actions/Environment

• Prompt and regular attendance
• Ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others
• Standing, sitting, and typing for extended periods
• Lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs
• Frequent communication with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing
• Ability to read, understand, process, and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions

Location: Southfield, MI