PIP Defense Attorney

Southfield, MI | $100,000 - $160,000/year

Build your legal career with a stable auto insurance company that values its attorneys, supports professional growth, and provides a collaborative litigation environment.

Enjoy:

• Hybrid flexibility (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
• Competitive salary and outstanding benefits package
• Flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• Strong internal claims and legal support
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• A people-first culture focused on teamwork and work-life balance

We are seeking a PIP Defense Attorney to manage insurance litigation matters from inception through resolution. This role offers the opportunity to handle meaningful cases, develop litigation strategies, and take ownership of a full caseload while working alongside an experienced legal team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage PIP files from initial assignment through conclusion, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, negotiations, trials, and appeals
• Develop effective litigation strategies by analyzing legal and factual issues
• Draft discovery requests and responses, review medical records, and handle depositions
• Present and cross-examine lay and expert witnesses
• Manage assigned files independently while meeting deadlines and case objectives
• Collaborate with support staff on litigation-related administrative matters

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Michigan law license and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
• 2+ years of PIP litigation experience preferred
• Experience handling auto insurance defense claims is a plus
• Knowledge of Michigan discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable insurance law
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Comfortable working in a paperless legal environment with legal technology tools