REMOTE FULL-TIME SENIOR ATTORNEY

Senior Attorney – The Auto Club Group

Job Type: Full time

Job Description: This is a hybrid position reporting to our Troy office two days a week.

Case Analysis and Preparation

Analyzes, files, reviews all allegations, and renders legal opinions to Claims personnel regarding evaluation and disposition of injury cases.

Prepares responses to civil complaints and any appropriate motions; Reviews insurance policy and all pertinent documents.

Selects legal investigators and arranges for service of subpoenas and summonses.

Reviews medical and related technical data; consults with medical and accident reconstruction specialists regarding injuries and disabilities.

Prepares trial briefs, encompassing the insured’s defense, applicable law, and jury instructions.

Prepares summaries and appears before Case Evaluation Tribunal and/or Facilitator to advocate defendant’s case.

consults with third‑party clients regarding litigation.

Advises insured and recommends retention of independent counsel for potential “over‑limits” judgment to protect insured’s assets.

Applies cost/benefit considerations to all litigation activity.

Advises payment of claims as appropriate.

Legal Advice and Guidance

Renders legal advice and opinions to Claims personnel on coverage, liability and damages.

Participates in Claims Legal Council Program regularly.

Participates in one or more office committees, either as standing or rotating member.

Mentors less experienced attorneys on legal matters within areas of expertise.

Juris Doctor degree or graduate of accredited law school.

Minimum five (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney in personal injury, no‑fault, or insurance litigation;

Or three (3) years as an Associate Attorney at ACG Staff Counsel with yearly performance reviews of overall fully met expectations or higher.

Civil law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.

Principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research.

General claims procedures.

Tort liability law, including applicable theories of recovery and appropriate defenses.

Insurance law, including familiarity with Uniform Trade Practices Law and Principles of Bad Faith Actions.

Principles of insurance contract construction and interpretation.

Policies for all lines of coverage.

Standard jury instructions and drafting nonstandard jury instructions where appropriate.

Professional ethics issues related to relationship of house counsel to insured.

Office standards and procedures.

Legal research and availability of research tools.

Communicate effectively with attorneys, court officers, public and others.

Analyze, organize, and present facts, evidence and related materials effectively in both written and oral forms.

Utilize office computer software, including litigation management systems.

Experience in first‑party no‑fault or auto insurance defense litigation.

Defense trial practice demonstrated through in‑depth research projects, seminars, membership in professional organizations, or other activities.

Experience with company operations and quality of service, demonstrated by participation in Staff Counsel.

Very favorable performance on Attorney Productivity/Scorecard metrics.

In‑depth knowledge of Michigan’s No‑Fault Act and significant case law.

Competitive annual salary of $110,000 – $150,000 with annual bonus potential, based on performance.

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.).

This is a hybrid position reporting to our Troy office two days a week. The position can be performed remotely from a home office for day‑to‑day operation unless occasional travel for meetings, collaboration, or team building is required.

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.

Legal acts require the company to conduct background checks and drug screens for employees in compliance with applicable law.

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