Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Trueline • Farmington Hills, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

An established Michigan litigation firm focused on insurance defense is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join its team in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The attorney will independently manage no-fault and other insurance defense matters from intake through resolution, building to approximately 50–60 files when fully up to speed. The role includes a growing volume of Special Investigations Unit (SIU) cases and requires readiness to take cases to trial when needed.

The position offers a base salary of $140,000–$170,000, depending on experience, with quarterly production bonuses for billable hours above 1,850 annually. Strong performers may earn total compensation around $200,000. The firm expects high-quality work while respecting time outside work. Attorneys work in the Farmington Hills office during an initial period, after which they can set their own hybrid schedule. Time off is flexible, typically about four weeks, and attorneys who develop their own adjuster relationships and referrals have a path to partnership. Relocation assistance may be negotiated for candidates elsewhere in Michigan.

Requirements

• Active Michigan bar license in good standing.
• Approximately 3–7 years of litigation experience.
• Michigan no-fault experience, on either the defense or plaintiff side.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload from start to finish.
• Strong deposition, discovery, and motion practice skills.
• Courtroom readiness and confidence to try a case when needed.
• Genuine enjoyment of litigation.
• Ability to work from the Farmington Hills office for an initial period before moving to a hybrid schedule.
• Ability to meet a 1,850-hour annual billable requirement.

Nice To Haves

• SIU or insurance fraud defense experience.
• Insurance defense experience at a private law firm.
• Trial experience.
• Existing relationships with insurance adjusters or carrier clients.
• Experience across Michigan circuit and district courts.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution, building to approximately 50–60 files once up to speed.
• Defend Michigan no-fault claims and other insurance defense matters, including SIU cases.
• Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions.
• Evaluate cases and report strategy, exposure, and recommendations to insurance carrier clients and adjusters.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in case evaluation, facilitation, and mediation.
• Prepare cases for trial and try cases when needed.
• Build relationships with adjusters and carrier clients to develop a referral base.
• Collaborate with the firm’s partners and attorneys.
• Meet an annual billable requirement of 1,850 hours.

Benefits

• Base salary of $140,000–$170,000, depending on experience.
• Quarterly bonuses for every billable hour above 1,850, with significant earning upside for high performers.
• Health insurance premiums fully paid by the firm, plus an HSA.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match after one year.
• Flexible time off, typically about four weeks, with flexibility when caseload responsibilities are handled.
• Hybrid flexibility after an initial in-office onboarding period.
• Path to partnership for attorneys who build their own relationships and referrals.
• Relocation assistance may be negotiated for candidates elsewhere in Michigan.

What This Job Offers

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