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 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.

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Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: MI bar license, 1+ yrs of insurance-defense OR negligence-defense litigation exp preferred.

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 -

MZausmer@zausmer.com

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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