Associate Attorney (Remote Flexible)

Associate Attorney – AAA/The Auto Club Group
This is primarily a remote position reporting to an office roughly once every 6 weeks, in addition to any required in-person court appearances.
Under moderate supervision, handle litigation and cases of intermediate-level exposure and complexity in which the insured or the Company is a defendant. Able to transition from courts of limited exposure to courts of unlimited exposure. Develops and applies skills to control all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, discovery, negotiation, presentation and appeals from District to Circuit Court. Reviews and analyzes files, insurance policies, all allegations and pertinent medical and technical data.
Consults with medical and accident reconstruction specialists regarding injuries and disabilities. Prepares responses to civil complaints, files and answers any appropriate motions when questions of law or liability are in dispute.
Selects legal investigators and arranges for service of subpoenas and summonses.
Under moderate supervision of a Practice Leader, conducts examinations under oath.
Conducts defense of case, including delivery of opening statement, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, makes and argues motions, confers with judges and attorneys, delivers closing argument; prepares trial brief which includes insured's defense, applicable law, and jury instructions, when appropriate.
Prepares mediation summaries and appears before Mediation Tribunal to advocate defendant's case. Researches all pertinent documents and data; Keeps client advised of status of case in accordance with office guidelines and client satisfaction goals and consults with third-party clients regarding litigation against them, particularly as to its effect on their personal assets.
Advises insured and refers to independent counsel to protect insured's assets in event of an "over-limits" judgment as required.
Applies cost/benefit considerations to all litigation activity in conjunction with evaluation with supervisor.
Consults with senior-level Attorneys on more complex cases when necessary. With approval from Practice Leader, renders legal advice and opinions to branch claim personnel as requested.
Our Associate Attorney will earn a competitive annual salary of $95,000 - $115,000 with annual bonus potential, based on performance.

• Excellent and comprehensive benefits packages are just another reason to work for the Auto Club Group. Medical
• Dental
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Juris Doctor Degree or graduate of accredited law school
Minimum two (2) years of litigation experience as a licensed attorney.

Civil law, judicial procedures and rules of evidence
Principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research
Tort liability law, including applicable theories of recovery and the appropriate defenses to those theories
Insurance Law, including familiarity with Uniform Trade Practices Law & Principles of bad faith actions
Principles of insurance contract construction and interpretation
Standard Jury instructions and drafting non-standard jury instructions where appropriate
Professional ethics relating to relationship of house counsel to insured
Communicate effectively with other attorneys, court officers, the general public and others in a work environment
Analyze, organize, and present facts, evidence and related materials effectively in both written and oral forms
Utilize office computer software including claims litigation management systems
Experience in personal injury, no-fault, or insurance litigation.
Claims procedures and branch organizations
Michigan No Fault law, including current, significant case law
This is primarily a remote position reporting to an office roughly once every 6 weeks, in addition to any required in-person court appearances. This position is currently able to work remotely from a home office location for day-to-day operations unless occasional travel for meetings, collaborative activities, or team building activities is specified by leadership. This is subject to change based on amendments and/or modifications to the ACG Flex Work policy.
The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.