What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Defense Attorney (General Liability & Negligence Litigation) position at Orion Placement?
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected and rapidly growing litigation team handling sophisticated civil litigation matters.
- Gain hands-on experience with complex cases while working alongside experienced trial attorneys.
- Enjoy a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your contributions are recognized and career growth is encouraged.
- Hybrid work environment offering flexibility while remaining connected with an experienced legal team.
- Opportunity to build long-term client relationships with insurers, businesses, and organizations across a variety of industries.
- 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 1 year of experience practicing as an attorney. Prior insurance defense or negligence defense litigation experience is preferred but not required.
Job Description
- Handle a variety of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution with guidance from experienced attorneys as needed.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research, written discovery, depositions, and case preparation.
- Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
- Develop litigation strategies while collaborating with attorneys and clients.
- Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement opportunities.
- Build strong client relationships by delivering responsive, high-quality legal service.
Qualifications
- Active Michigan Bar license.
- 1 year of experience practicing as an attorney.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with civil litigation is helpful.
- Insurance defense or negligence defense litigation experience is preferred.
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.
JPC-1648
Pay: $110,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
- This role is hybrid at the Farmington Hills, MI, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
- In what city/state do you currently reside?
- What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
- Do you have at least 1 year of insurance defense or negligence defense litigation experience?
Experience:
- insurance-defense OR negligence-defense litigation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- MI bar license (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48243
Salary : $110,000 - $180,000