Insurance Defense Attorney - Detroit

Farmers Insurance Careers•Detroit, MI

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are adding an attorney to our Detroit-area staff counsel team to handle BI/UM and PIP cases! Our attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 15% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours! 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.
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.
Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.
Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.

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 and may receive developmental assignments of matters that are of moderate complexity and/or exposure.