PIP Defense Attorney #ESF4404

ExpertHiring•Southfield, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Direct writer auto insurance company operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Known for its collaborative legal and claims environment with strong internal litigation support. Offers attorneys a balanced work-life culture with hybrid flexibility. Outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment. Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

Must have a law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
Must have an active law license to practice in Michigan and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
2+ years of experience handling PIP litigation preferred.
Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience.
Experience presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnesses.
Experience working in a paperless electronic environment.
Strong automation/technological skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentation.
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.
Ideal candidates will be well organized, detail oriented and able to independently manage a caseload where work is time sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Additional handling of first and third party claims for auto carriers is a plus.
Preferred qualification is the handling of PIP defense matters.

Responsibilities

Handle PIP files from inception to conclusion, including pleadings, depositions, motion practice, negotiations, trial and appeal.
Analyze complex legal and factual issues to develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
Manage discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, taking and defending depositions, and analyzing medical records.
Ability to take full responsibility for files.
Directs support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to handling legal proceedings.
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.