Senior Insurance Defense Attorney

NJ CURE

$130K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD required from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice, and in good standing, with MI State Bar
  • 5+ years of insurance defense experience in both Forthright and the Superior Court
  • Experience independently managing PIP and Coverage cases from inception to conclusion
  • Excellent research, writing, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to analyze complex information and solve problems effectively
  • Demonstrated collaborative working style focused on team goals

Responsibilities

  • Work as internal counsel to manage PIP and Coverage litigation cases
  • Evaluate assigned cases to ensure compliance with staff counsel policies
  • Collaborate with Claims Department to achieve litigation objectives
  • Prepare and respond to arbitration demands, pleadings, and discovery
  • Plan and defend Examinations Under Oath and depositions
  • Attend various hearings and arbitrations related to case management
  • Negotiate settlement agreements effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), sick days, and holidays
  • Flexible spending options with FSA & HSA plans
  • Life and AD&D insurance included
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Voluntary benefits like legal services and pet insurance
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and families
  • Engaging in-office events that foster a positive culture
Full Job Description
Performance Bonus and Flexible Schedule Incentive Opportunity

We believe in rewarding results. This role offers performance-based remote flexibility, allowing you to earn additional work-from-home opportunities, as well as, quarterly bonus potential tied to measurable success.

Senior Insurance Defense Attorney

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 prepare for and try cases
  • Ability to draft and argue post-arbitration/trial motions and appeals in both Forthright and the Superior Court
  • Negotiating high-level settlement agreements


Experience/Qualifications
  • JD required from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice, and in good standing, with MI State Bar
  • At least 5+ years insurance defense experience in both Forthright and the Superior Court
  • Experience independently managing a caseload of PIP and Coverage matters, working cases from beginning to end.
  • Excellent research, writing, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to think critically, analyze complex information, and problem solve with expedience
  • Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals
  • Must be adaptable and computer savvy with an ability to navigate multiple system


Benefits
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off (PTO days, sick days, and holidays)
  • Flexible spending options with FSA & HSA plans
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Voluntary benefits such as legal services, pet insurance, and identity & fraud protection
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
  • Fun, engaging in-office events that support our culture


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: $130,000 - $160,000

Schedule: We offer flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with options like 8-4, 8:30-4:30, or 9-5. We do our best to support individual preferences, though schedules may be adjusted as needed to ensure strong coverage and teamwork.

Enjoy a hybrid work environment with four days in the office and one remote day, along with the opportunity to earn additional remote flexibility based on performance.

Location: Southfield, MI

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.

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