What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Hutchinson Cannatella, P.C.?
Associate Attorney.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Setting: in-person
Attorney wanted for a well-established and growing Downtown Detroit boutique insurance defense law firm servicing multiple Fortune 500 companies. We are seeking a reliable, hard-working and organized attorney to join our growing team in a fully on-site role.
Duties:
- Manage individual caseload for matters involving public utility negligence, premises liability, auto negligence, no-fault PIP, insurance coverage, commercial trucking;
- Conducting legal research, drafting briefs and assists senior attorneys in high exposure defense claims;
- Attend depositions, court hearings and trial and maintain strong client communication.
Requirements:
- Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan;
- At least 1 year litigation experience;
- Experience with depositions, motion practice and court appearances.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, and outstanding client-service skills are critical.
- Ability to manage multiple cases both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred: insurance defense and first-party PIP.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, annual bonus opportunities, 100% employer-paid health insurance premium for employees, IRA retirement plan, paid PTO and holidays, significant growth opportunities.
Experience:
- Litigation: 1 year (Required)
- Defense: 1 year (Preferred)
- No-Fault PIP (Preferred)
License:
- State Bar of Michigan (Required)
We are unable to consider applications submitted by recruiting firms.