Insurance Coverage Attorney

About the job Insurance Coverage Attorney


Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated litigation and advisory practice serving insurance carriers, corporate entities, and risk management professionals
• Take meaningful responsibility for insurance coverage matters while continuing to grow professionally
• Apply strong research, analysis, writing, negotiation, and client-advisory skills to substantive legal work
• Work directly with sophisticated clients and build trusted professional relationships
• Develop greater independence with support from experienced attorneys
• Join a team that values intelligence, collaboration, coachability, and long-term development
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with predictable in-office collaboration days

Location: Hybrid in Southfield, Michigan, conveniently located near Detroit. Tuesday and Thursday are team-wide in-office days.

Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Michigan and have at least 3+ years of directly relevant insurance coverage experience. We strongly prefer 5+ years, but will consider attorneys with 3+ years depending on the nature of their work and level of independence.

About Us

We are an established Michigan legal practice serving sophisticated corporate entities, insurance carriers, and risk management professionals. Our attorneys are trusted to provide thoughtful legal analysis and high-quality client service while working in a collaborative environment focused on continued professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle insurance coverage matters with increasing ownership and independence
• Analyze statutes, case law, regulations, and other legal authorities relevant to client matters
• Conduct detailed legal research and prepare clear written analysis
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents as appropriate to assigned matters
• Provide practical legal analysis that supports client decision-making and case strategy
• Participate in discovery and case preparation when matters involve litigation
• Assist with and participate in negotiations, mediations, court appearances, and other advocacy responsibilities as appropriate
• Manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining careful attention to detail
• Communicate directly and professionally with insurance carriers, corporate clients, and risk management professionals
• Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys to deliver responsive, high-quality legal service
• Take on increasing responsibility as experience and demonstrated independence grow

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Michigan law license
• 3+ years of directly relevant insurance coverage experience
• 5+ years of experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice
• Effective negotiation and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Professional and polished client-facing presence
• Collaborative, coachable, self-aware, and receptive to feedback
• Demonstrated ability to assume increasing responsibility

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work with sophisticated clients on substantive legal matters
• You will have opportunities to strengthen both advisory and litigation-related skills
• You will be encouraged to take greater ownership as you develop
• You will work in an environment that values mentorship, feedback, and intellectual growth
• You will build direct client relationships and strengthen your professional presence
• You will have a hybrid schedule with consistent in-person collaboration days

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance