Associate Attorney - Southfield - CURE Auto Insurance (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange)

Description

Associate Attorney 

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more

We are seeking a motivated entry-level Associate Attorney to join our in-house legal team supporting our Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Coverage litigation efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law school graduate or junior attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation and insurance defense experience while benefiting from strong mentorship and a healthy work-life balance.

Essential Job Functions

• Work as internal counsel in conjunction with claims to strategize, implement, and manage representation of CURE in PIP and Coverage litigation cases in both Forthright and the Superior Court, from inception to conclusion, by trial or dispositive hearing

• Evaluating and providing detailed analysis of assigned cases in accordance with CURE's staff counsel policies and procedures, including trial and expense control

• Collaborate with CURE's Claims Department to establish, communicate, and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims

• Preparing and responding to arbitration demands and/or pleadings and discovery

• Preparing and handling arbitration submissions and Rule 35 applications for dismissal in Forthright matters

• Planning, taking, and defending Examinations Under Oath (EUO) and depositions 

• Attending Forthright arbitrations, motion hearings, arbitration hearings, and all other pre-trial matters

• Ability to draft and argue post-arbitration/trial motions and appeals in both Forthright and the Superior Court

• Negotiating high-level settlement agreements

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Internship or clerkship experience involving litigation, insurance, or regulatory work.

• Admitted to the Michigan State Bar and in good standing (or pending admission).

• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated interest in litigation and/or insurance law.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and follow guidance from senior counsel.

• Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools; ability to learn internal systems quickly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• FSA and HRA

• Parental leave opportunities

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, ID & Fraud, Accident & Illness, and more)

• Relocation Package: For highly qualified candidates residing outside of Michigan, a generous relocation package is available to assist with the cost of moving. Details will be provided during the offer process.

Physical Actions/Environment: Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions. 

Starting Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 annually based on experience + Sign on bonus

Schedule: Full-Time; Mondays – Fridays, 8:30am-5pm. We offer a hybrid work schedule: team members work onsite 4 days per week and have the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.

Location:  Southfield, MI

We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination. 

CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  This job description may be subject to change at any time.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.