Description
Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and Allstate in Western Michigan. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will independently manage a litigation heavy caseload focused on bodily injury, auto liability, and premises liability matters. This role involves frequent court advocacy, along with mediations, motion practice, depositions, and strategic case management. Beyond active litigation, you’ll serve as a trusted legal advisor to business partners and help provide continuity and stability amid a growing and evolving team. This is an opportunity for an experienced Michigan litigator who is comfortable operating autonomously while remaining connected to a collaborative legal organization.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Represents insured individuals and Allstate in the defense of bodily injury, auto liability, and premises liability lawsuits, including Personal Injury Protection, dog bite, and slipandfall matters.
Independently manages an active litigation docket, with a strong emphasis on motion practice and court advocacy.
Prepares thoroughly for and conducts hearings, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and occasional trials.
Drafts and argues pretrial and posttrial motions and other substantive legal pleadings.
Appears before the court frequently.
Provides practical daytoday legal counsel to internal business partners and claims professionals.
Collaborates effectively with paralegals, administrative staff, and leadership while operating largely independently as the sole attorney supporting the region.
Maintains awareness of applicable Michigan statutes, regulations, and case law; evaluates legal developments; and provides guidance on their impact to claims and business teams.
