Appellate Attorney

NJ CURE•Southfield, MI

7h•$130,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more! Staff Counsel for CURE Auto Insurance has openings resulting from our launch and expansion into the Michigan market. We have a unique opportunity for an experienced appellate attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience in handling automobile insurance claims and 2+ years handling appeals of automobile insurance claims. Extensive knowledge of No-fault insurance and insurance coverage is required. The successful candidate will handle appeals as assigned by claims and/or the legal team. The successful candidate may also counsel and assist underwriting, SIU, and other departments in the company as needed. Experience handling BI, UM, and auto physical damage coverage matters is also preferred. The role has the possibility for a leadership position in the legal department as work of this nature grows and more associates are needed. The scope of this role may expand as the operation develops and our growth continues in the market. All candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, outstanding written and oral advocacy skills and strong software/technological skills including competency in Word, Outlook and Westlaw. Competitive candidates will be well-organized, detail-oriented, and be able to independently manage their files. This is an amazing opportunity for someone looking to grow with the company. The firm is located in Southfield, Michigan. We provide a congenial, team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. We currently operate under a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

3+ years of civil litigation experience in handling automobile insurance claims.
2+ years handling appeals of automobile insurance claims.
Extensive knowledge of No-fault insurance and insurance coverage.
Excellent academic credentials.
Outstanding written and oral advocacy skills.
Strong software/technological skills including competency in Word, Outlook and Westlaw.
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to independently manage their files.
5+ years of experience handling automobile insurance claims from inception to conclusion.
Extensive knowledge of local and state discovery rules, appellate procedures and applicable substantive law, particularly relating to all types of automobile insurance claims.
Experience working in a paperless electronic environment.
Strong automation/technological skills for courtroom presentation.
Law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
Active law license to practice in Michigan and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
Prompt and regular attendance.
Ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others.
Ability to frequently communicate 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling BI, UM, and auto physical damage coverage matters is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle appeals as assigned by claims and/or the legal team.
Counsel and assist underwriting, SIU, and other departments in the company as needed.
Draft appellate documents and argue appeals.
Direct support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to handling of appeals.