AAA-The Auto Club Group · 8 hours ago
Senior Attorney
MI-Detroit
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expAAA The Auto Club Group is seeking a Senior Attorney to handle complex litigation cases where the insured or the Company is a defendant. The role involves managing all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, discovery, and client communications, while exercising discretion and judgment with minimal supervision.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Analyzes, files, reviews all allegations, and renders legal opinions to Claims personnel regarding evaluation and disposition of injury cases
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
Conducts discovery, including but not limited to depositions, interrogatories, requests for admission, etc
Reviews insurance policy and all pertinent documents
Selects legal investigators and arranges for service of subpoenas and summonses
Files additional motions as facts of case and proper timing warrant
Reviews medical and related technical data; consults with medical and accident reconstruction specialists regarding injuries and disabilities
Analyzes information obtained through discovery and determines whether settlement is in best interests of insureds and the Company
Prepares uninsured/underinsured motorist cases for trial or arbitration hearings
Prepares and submits pre-trial statements; attends pre-trial hearings before judge and participates in conducts jury selection
Prepares case for trial, examining facts and developing trial strategy for construction of a strong defense
Conducts defense of a case, by delivering opening statements, examining, and cross-examining witnesses, making and arguing motions, conferring with judges and attorneys, delivering closing arguments
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
Evaluates award and makes recommendation as to whether to accept or proceed to trial
Keeps client advised of status of case in accordance with office guidelines and client satisfaction goals and consults with third-party clients regarding the litigation
Advises insured and recommends retention of independent counsel for potential “over-limits” judgment to protect insured’s assets
Negotiates reasonable and equitable pre-trial settlements on behalf of Company and insured, when and where possible
Applies cost/benefit considerations to all litigation activity
Advises payment of claims as appropriate
Coordinates trial or settlement activity with co-counsel, as necessary, to protect interest of insured
Recommends appeals to the Appeals Committee based on facts of cases and recovery chances
Renders legal advice and legal opinions as requested by Claims personnel on coverage, liability and damages
Conducts Examinations Under Oath in consultation with Practice Leader
Participates in the Claims Legal Council Program on a regular basis
Participates in one or more office committees, either as a standing or rotating member
Mentors less experienced attorneys on legal matters within areas of his/her expertise
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor Degree or graduate of accredited law school
Member of the State Bar of applicable state
Minimum five (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney in personal injury, no-fault, or insurance litigation
Or three (3) years of experience as an Associate Attorney at ACG Staff Counsel with yearly performance reviews of overall Fully Met Expectations or higher
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 general claims procedures
Knowledge of tort liability law, including applicable theories of recovery and appropriate defenses
Knowledge of insurance law, including familiarity with Uniform Trade Practices Law and Principles of Bad Faith Actions
Knowledge of principles of insurance contract construction and interpretation
Knowledge of policies for all lines of coverage
Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and motion practice
Knowledge of rules of evidence of proper techniques for introducing or excluding evidence
Knowledge of standard jury instructions and drafting nonstandard jury instructions where appropriate
Knowledge of problems in professional ethics relating to relationship of house counsel to insured
Knowledge of office standards and procedures
Knowledge of legal research and availability of research tools
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 litigation management systems – update others
Preferred
Trial experience
Experience in first-party no-fault, or auto insurance defense litigation
Knowledge of defense trial practice demonstrated through in-depth research projects, self-education, seminars presentations, membership in related professional organizations or other activities
Knowledge of company operations and quality of service, demonstrated by participation in Staff Counsel to enhance operations and services
Very favorable performance on Attorney Productivity/” Scorecard” metrics
Knowledge of Michigan's No-Fault Act and significant case law
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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