Insurance Defense Attorney - Detroit

Farmers Insurance•Detroit, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

Farmers is seeking an attorney to join their Detroit-area staff counsel team to handle BI/UM and PIP cases. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily low in complexity and exposure. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution.

Requirements

Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire.
Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.
Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Effective negotiation skills.
Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
Possesses strong technical aptitude.
Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Litigates low complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement.
Preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
Attends hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
Proactively informs leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered.
Consults with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files.
Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management.
May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with minimal complexity and/or exposure.
May provide support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure.
May receive developmental assignments of matters that are of moderate complexity and/or exposure.