Insurance Coverage Attorney

Plunkett Cooney, P.C • Bloomfield Hills, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Plunkett Cooney is seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join the firm. The Insurance Coverage Practice Group consults with and represents insurance carriers with respect to coverage analysis and opinions and coverage/bad faith litigation. This is not a PIP litigation position, nor does it involve retention by insurers to represent insureds in litigation. The preferred candidate will be an experienced and versatile attorney, who has demonstrated the ability to analyze and resolve complex legal issues.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in the areas of insurance coverage or other complex litigation
• Experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, and arguing motions
• Excellent client service
• Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical, research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Comfort level with learning new computer software
• A J.D. from an ABA-approved law school
• Good standing in and an active member of the State Bar of Michigan

Nice To Haves

• Versatile attorney
• Well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated attorney
• Demonstrated ability to compete and prosper in highly competitive and complex environments

Responsibilities

• Consult with and represent insurance carriers with respect to coverage analysis and opinions
• Handle coverage/bad faith litigation
• Analyze and resolve complex legal issues
• Engage in significant client contact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree