Insurance Defense Attorney – Negligence & General Liability
Farmington Hills, MI - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $110000.00 - $180000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected and rapidly growing litigation team handling sophisticated insurance defense and negligence matters.
- Work on complex high-value cases with strong mentorship and meaningful courtroom experience.
- Enjoy a collaborative entrepreneurial culture where your contributions are recognized and career growth is encouraged.
- Hybrid work environment offering flexibility while remaining connected to an experienced legal team.
- Opportunity to build long-term client relationships with leading insurers and businesses.
- Competitive compensation with bonus potential and excellent benefits.
Location: Hybrid opportunity based in Farmington Hills Michigan offering the flexibility to balance in-office collaboration with remote work.
Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Michigan and have at least 3 years of insurance defense or negligence defense litigation experience.
About Us
We are a growing highly respected litigation firm known for delivering creative legal solutions on complex matters while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture. Our attorneys enjoy sophisticated work strong professional development and the opportunity to make a real impact for our clients. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage a caseload of insurance defense and negligence litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Draft pleadings motions briefs and other litigation documents.
- Conduct depositions discovery legal research and case strategy development.
- Represent clients in hearings mediations arbitrations and court proceedings.
- Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop effective litigation strategies.
- Evaluate liability damages and settlement opportunities.
- Maintain strong client communication while delivering exceptional legal service.
Qualifications
- Active Michigan Bar license.
- 3 years of insurance defense or negligence defense litigation experience.
- Strong legal writing research and analytical skills.
- Experience handling depositions motion practice and court appearances.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Ability to independently manage litigation files while collaborating with a team.
Why You Will Love Working Here
Youll join a team that values excellence innovation collaboration and professional growth. We invest in our attorneys encourage entrepreneurial thinking provide exposure to sophisticated litigation and foster a culture where talented lawyers can build rewarding long-term careers.
JPC-1648
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: MI bar license 3 yrs of insurance-defense OR negligence-defense litigation exp
Required Years as Associate: 3
Additional context:
Relocation- yes.
Packages - yes.
Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
- 3 to 5 years: $110K to $135K
- 5 to 8 years: $135K to $160K
- 8 years: $160K to $180K
Quick Recruiter Reference
Growing Michigan litigation firm seeking Insurance Defense Attorney with 3 years of insurance defense or negligence defense experience. Hybrid Farmington Hills role. Michigan Bar required.
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Client job title: Insurance Defense Attorney Negligence & General Liability - Location: Farmington Hills MI
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