AAA-The Auto Club Group · 2 days ago
Associate Attorney
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expAAA The Auto Club Group is a prominent organization providing membership, travel, insurance, and financial services. They are seeking an Associate Attorney to handle litigation cases, manage trial preparations, and negotiate settlements, ensuring effective representation of the company and its insured clients.
Insurance
Responsibilities
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
Determines feasibility of including third-party defendants in pending suits
Selects legal investigators and arranges for service of subpoenas and summonses
Files additional motions as facts of case and proper timing warrant
Conducts discovery depositions; formulates interrogatories
Under moderate supervision of a Practice Leader, conducts examinations under oath
Analyzes information obtained through discovery and determines whether settlement is appropriate within his/her authority according to the Company guidelines
Prepares case for trial, examining facts and developing trial strategy for construction of a strong defense. Participates in jury selection
Prepares and submits pre-trial statements; attends pre-trial hearings before judge. 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. Evaluates award and makes decision as to whether to accept or go to trial within his/her authority
Prepares uninsured motorist cases for arbitration hearings
Researches all pertinent documents and data; presents cases before arbitration tribunals
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
Coordinates trial or settlement activity with co-counsel, as necessary, to protect interest of insured
Applies cost/benefit considerations to all litigation activity in conjunction with evaluation with supervisor
Negotiates reasonable and equitable pre-trial settlements on behalf of Company and insured, when and where possible
Consults with senior-level Attorneys on more complex cases when necessary. Recommends to Appeals Committee whether judgments should be appealed based upon facts of cases and chances of recovery
Prepares memorandums and presents cases to Appeals Committee or Executive Committee
With approval from Practice Leader, renders legal advice and opinions to branch claim personnel as requested
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor Degree or graduate of accredited law school
Member of the State Bar of applicable state
Minimum two (2) years of litigation experience as a licensed attorney
Knowledge of civil law, judicial procedures and rules of evidence
Knowledge of principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research
Knowledge of discovery methods and techniques
Knowledge of mediation rules, procedures and summaries
Knowledge of tort liability law, including applicable theories of recovery and the appropriate defenses to those theories
Knowledge of insurance law, including familiarity with Uniform Trade Practices Law & Principles of bad faith actions
Knowledge of principles of insurance contract construction and interpretation
Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and motion practice
Knowledge of standard jury instructions and drafting non-standard jury instructions where appropriate
Knowledge of professional ethics relating to relationship of house counsel to insured
Knowledge of techniques used to take depositions
Ability to communicate effectively with other attorneys, court officers, the general public and others in a work environment
Ability to analyze, organize, and present facts, evidence and related materials effectively in both written and oral forms
Ability to utilize office computer software including claims litigation management systems
Preferred
Member of the State Bar of Michigan
Trial experience
Experience in personal injury, no-fault, or insurance litigation
Knowledge of claims procedures and branch organizations
Knowledge of Michigan No Fault law, including current, significant case law
Skills to maintain library budget, researching index systems, brief banks and intradepartmental statistics
Benefits
401k Match
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
AAA-The Auto Club Group
AAA - The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America, serving more than 13+ million members across 14 U.S.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Richardson Jr
President and CEO
Peggy Gartin, CFA
SVP | Chief Investment Officer
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