PIP Attorney Supervisor

Supervising PIP Defense Attorney

Responsibilities

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more!

Staff Counsel for CURE Auto Insurance has additional supervisory openings resulting from our launch and expansion into the Michigan market, and we are looking to add an experienced Supervising PIP Defense Attorney with 10+ years of civil litigation experience in handling no-fault litigation.  This experience should include taking/defending depositions, extensive negotiation proficiency, trying cases to verdict, and supervising other attorney staff. The Supervising PIP Defense Attorney will be responsible for supervising 10+ staff attorneys within the PIP department of the law firm. The Supervising PIP Defense Attorney will oversee the onboarding of staff attorneys as well as provide ongoing performance coaching and mentorship to ensure consistent adherence to, and execution of, the firm's policies and procedures. All candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, outstanding written and oral advocacy skills, and strong software/technological skills, including competency in Word, Outlook and Westlaw. Ideal candidates will be well organized, detail-oriented, and able to independently manage a caseload where work is time sensitive. 

Located in Southfield, Michigan, we provide a collegial, team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff, competitive salary and exceptional benefits. We currently operate under a hybrid schedule. This is subject to change based on business needs. 

Qualifications

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• 10+ years of experience handling PIP litigation from inception to conclusion. Additional handling of first-party and third-party claims for auto carriers a plus
  
• Prior supervision of attorneys for 2+ years preferred 
  
• Ability to take full responsibility for files
  
• Ability to audit files of other PIP attorneys under direct supervision to ensure accurate and thorough execution of litigation strategy 
  
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
  
• Experience in presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnesses
  
• Experience directing support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to litigation handling
  
• Experience as first chair trial attorney 
  
• Experience working in a paperless electronic environment
  
• Strong automation/technological skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentation
  
• Preferred qualification is the handling of Insurance defense matters
  

Additional Information:

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• Must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
  
• Must have an active law license to practice in Michigan and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
  

Office Location: Located in Southfield, MI; We cover jurisdictions throughout the state of Michigan.

Starting Salary Range:  $155,000 - $165,000 annually based on experience, with potential for additional bonuses depending on performance.

Operating Model: Current hybrid schedule is 4 days in office and 1 day remote, with potential for additional remote flexibility depending on performance.

We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination. 

CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.

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