AAA

Senior Attorney

AAA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Troy • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Uses advanced specialized knowledge to handle complex to highly complex litigation of cases of unlimited exposure in which the insured or the Company is a defendant.
  • Controls all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, discovery, negotiation, presentation and appeals from District to Circuit Court.
  • Exercises discretion and judgment in performing all functions with minimal supervision.
  • Analyzes, files, reviews all allegations, and renders legal opinions to Claims personnel regarding evaluation and disposition of injury cases.
  • Prepares responses to civil complaints, files and answers any appropriate motions when questions of law or liability are in dispute.
  • Determines feasibility of including third-party defendants in pending suits.
  • Conducts discovery, including but not limited to depositions, interrogatories, requests for admission, etc.
  • Reviews insurance policy and all pertinent documents.
  • Selects legal investigators and arranges for service of subpoenas and summonses.
  • Files additional motions as facts of case and proper timing warrant.
  • Reviews medical and related technical data; consults with medical and accident reconstruction specialists regarding injuries and disabilities.
  • Analyzes information obtained through discovery and determines whether settlement is in best interests of insureds and the Company.
  • Prepares uninsured/underinsured motorist cases for trial or arbitration hearings.
  • Prepares and submits pre-trial statements; attends pre-trial hearings before judge and participates in conducts jury selection.
  • Prepares case for trial, examining facts and developing trial strategy for construction of a strong defense.
  • Conducts defense of a case, by delivering opening statements, examining, and cross-examining witnesses, making and arguing motions, conferring with judges and attorneys, delivering closing arguments.
  • Prepares trial briefs, encompassing the insured’s defense, applicable law, and jury instructions.
  • Prepares summaries and appears before Case Evaluation Tribunal and/or Facilitator to advocate defendant’s case.
  • Evaluates award and makes recommendation as to whether to accept or proceed to trial.
  • Keeps client advised of status of case in accordance with office guidelines and client satisfaction goals and consults with third-party clients regarding the litigation.
  • Advises insured and recommends retention of independent counsel for potential “over-limits” judgment to protect insured’s assets.
  • Negotiates reasonable and equitable pre-trial settlements on behalf of Company and insured, when and where possible.
  • Applies cost/benefit considerations to all litigation activity.
  • Advises payment of claims as appropriate.
  • Coordinates trial or settlement activity with co-counsel, as necessary, to protect interest of insured.
  • Recommends appeals to the Appeals Committee based on facts of cases and recovery chances.
  • Renders legal advice and legal opinions as requested by Claims personnel on coverage, liability and damages.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor Degree or graduate of accredited law school
  • Member of the State Bar of applicable state
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney in personal injury, no-fault, or insurance litigation; Or three (3) years of experience as an Associate Attorney at ACG Staff Counsel with yearly performance reviews of overall Fully Met Expectations or higher.
  • Knowledge of civil law, judicial procedures and rules of evidence
  • Principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research
  • Discovery methods and techniques
  • Mediation rules, procedures and summaries
  • General claims procedures
  • Tort liability law, including applicable theories of recovery and appropriate defenses.
  • Insurance law, including familiarity with Uniform Trade Practices Law and Principles of Bad Faith Actions
  • Principles of insurance contract construction and interpretation
  • Policies for all lines of coverage
  • Michigan Court Rules and motion practice
  • Rules of evidence of proper techniques for introducing or excluding evidence
  • Standard jury instructions and drafting nonstandard jury instructions where appropriate
  • Problems in professional ethics relating to relationship of house counsel to insured
  • Office standards and procedures
  • Legal research and availability of research tools.
Benefits
  • 401k Match
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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Hard Skills & Tools
litigationtrial preparationdiscoverynegotiationlegal researchcivil lawinsurance lawtort liability lawmediationcase evaluation
Soft Skills
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Certifications
Juris Doctor DegreeState Bar Membership