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 in Michigan and in good standing with the State Bar
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance defense in both Forthright and Superior Court
  • Proven ability to manage a caseload of PIP and Coverage matters from inception to conclusion
  • Strong research, writing, and communication skills
  • Critical thinker with the ability to analyze complex information
  • Collaborative approach to work with a focus on team goals

Responsibilities

  • Manage litigation cases in PIP and Coverage from start to finish
  • Evaluate and analyze cases according to company policies
  • Collaborate with Claims Department to meet litigation objectives
  • Prepare and respond to arbitration demands and pleadings
  • Take and defend Examinations Under Oath and depositions
  • Attend various legal proceedings including hearings and arbitrations
  • Draft and argue post-arbitration motions and appeals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and sick days
  • Flexible spending options with FSA and HSA plans
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Voluntary benefits such as legal services and pet insurance
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employees and families
  • Engaging in-office events to foster company 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

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