Senior Attorney

Auto Club Group•Detroit, MI

21h•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Uses advanced specialized knowledge to handle complex to highly complex litigation of cases of unlimited exposure in which the insured or the Company is a defendant. Controls all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, discovery, negotiation, presentation and appeals from District to Circuit Court. Exercises discretion and judgment in performing all functions with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree or graduate of accredited law school
Member of the State Bar of applicable state
Minimum five (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney in personal injury, no-fault, or insurance litigation; Or Three (3) years of experience as an Associate Attorney at ACG Staff Counsel with yearly performance reviews of overall Fully Met Expectations or higher.
Knowledge of: Civil law, judicial procedures and rules of evidence
Principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research
Discovery methods and techniques
Mediation rules, procedures and summaries
General Claims procedures
Tort liability law, including applicable theories of recovery and appropriate defenses.
Insurance law, including familiarity with Uniform Trade Practices Law and Principles of Bad Faith Actions
Principles of insurance contract construction and interpretation
Policies for all lines of coverage
Michigan Court Rules and motion practice
Rules of evidence of proper techniques for introducing or excluding evidence
Standard Jury Instructions and drafting nonstandard jury instructions where appropriate
Problems in Professional Ethics relating to relationship of house counsel to insured
Office standards and procedures
Legal research and availability of research tools.
Skills and Ability to: Communicate effectively with other attorneys, court officers, the general public and others in a work environment
Analyze, organize, and present facts, evidence and related materials effectively in both written and oral forms
Utilize office computer software including litigation management systems – update others

Nice To Haves

Trial experience.
Experience in first-party no-fault, or auto insurance defense litigation
Knowledge of : Defense trial practice demonstrated through in-depth research projects, self-education, seminars presentations, membership in related professional organizations or other activities.
Company operations and quality of service, demonstrated by participation in Staff Counsel to enhance operations and services.
Very favorable performance on Attorney Productivity/” Scorecard” metrics
Michigan’s No-Fault Act and significant case law

Responsibilities

Case Analysis and Preparation
Trial and Defense
Client Communications and Negotiations
Legal Advice and Guidance
Mentors less experienced attorneys on legal matters within areas of his/her expertise.