Insurance Defense Attorney Negligence & General Liability

Pay: $110,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected and rapidly growing litigation team handling sophisticated insurance defense and negligence matters.
• Work on complex, high-value cases with strong mentorship and meaningful courtroom experience.
• Enjoy a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your contributions are recognized and career growth is encouraged.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility while remaining connected to an experienced legal team.
• Opportunity to build long-term client relationships with leading insurers and businesses.
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential and excellent benefits.

Location: Hybrid opportunity based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, offering the flexibility to balance in-office collaboration with remote work.

Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Michigan and have at least 3 years of insurance defense or negligence defense litigation experience.

About Us

We are a growing, highly respected litigation firm known for delivering creative legal solutions on complex matters while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture. Our attorneys enjoy sophisticated work, strong professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact for our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and negligence litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct depositions, discovery, legal research, and case strategy development.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement opportunities.
• Maintain strong client communication while delivering exceptional legal service.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan Bar license.
• 3+ years of insurance defense or negligence defense litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation files while collaborating with a team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team that values excellence, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We invest in our attorneys, encourage entrepreneurial thinking, provide exposure to sophisticated litigation, and foster a culture where talented lawyers can build rewarding long-term careers.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have:  MI bar license, 3+ yrs of insurance-defense OR negligence-defense litigation exp

Required Years as Associate: 3

Additional context:
Relocation- [yes].
Packages - [yes].

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 to 5 years: $110K to $135K
• 5 to 8 years: $135K to $160K
• 8+ years: $160K to $180K

Submission Email: Mark - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference
Growing Michigan litigation firm seeking Insurance Defense Attorney with 3+ years of insurance defense or negligence defense experience. Hybrid Farmington Hills role. Michigan Bar required.

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• Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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