Trial Attorney - Farmington Hills/Detroit
Company Name:
Allstate
## Description
Trial Attorneys in our office represents insureds and the Company in the defense of low and moderate exposure bodily injury and property damage law suits.
Responsibilities:
Assess liability and damages, and develop defenses to allegations for successful resolution of cases
Attend hearings and conduct trials
Argue motions, take effective depositions of lay and expert witnesses
Consult with clients and opposing counsel and the judiciary
Coordinate the case handling with claims personnel
Complete necessary system documentation
Assist other attorneys in resolving calendar conflicts
## Qualifications
3 to 5 years of litigation experience required
Insurance Defense experience required (must have some experience with Michigan no-fault automobile litigation - both first party and third party)
Must be licensed to practice in Michigan
Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Michigan state bar
Jury trial experience preferred
Basic computer skills are required; experience with Microsoft Office, Westlaw and/or Lexis, and the Internet
Able to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel
Job: Legal
Job Type: Entry-Level
Primary Location: MI-Detroit
Other Locations: MI-Farmington Hills
Req ID: DET00115
Company Description:
We're more than insurance agents and claims representatives. We're individuals with hopes, plans and passions. The biggest of which is helping people live smarter, safer lives. Doing so means continuing to re-imagine how we do what we do, the impact we can make on the world, ways we can each succeed in our own careers and actions we can take as a company that are good for all. To do that, we need all kinds of people - including lawyers, accountants, building engineers, project managers, marketing professionals, human resource specialists and so many more.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Allstate
## Description
Trial Attorneys in our office represents insureds and the Company in the defense of low and moderate exposure bodily injury and property damage law suits.
Responsibilities:
Assess liability and damages, and develop defenses to allegations for successful resolution of cases
Attend hearings and conduct trials
Argue motions, take effective depositions of lay and expert witnesses
Consult with clients and opposing counsel and the judiciary
Coordinate the case handling with claims personnel
Complete necessary system documentation
Assist other attorneys in resolving calendar conflicts
## Qualifications
3 to 5 years of litigation experience required
Insurance Defense experience required (must have some experience with Michigan no-fault automobile litigation - both first party and third party)
Must be licensed to practice in Michigan
Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Michigan state bar
Jury trial experience preferred
Basic computer skills are required; experience with Microsoft Office, Westlaw and/or Lexis, and the Internet
Able to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel
Job: Legal
Job Type: Entry-Level
Primary Location: MI-Detroit
Other Locations: MI-Farmington Hills
Req ID: DET00115
Company Description:
We're more than insurance agents and claims representatives. We're individuals with hopes, plans and passions. The biggest of which is helping people live smarter, safer lives. Doing so means continuing to re-imagine how we do what we do, the impact we can make on the world, ways we can each succeed in our own careers and actions we can take as a company that are good for all. To do that, we need all kinds of people - including lawyers, accountants, building engineers, project managers, marketing professionals, human resource specialists and so many more.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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