Insurance Defense Attorney – Part-time

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Description

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith P.C. is looking to hire a part-time (21-29 hours per week) insurance defense attorney for the Litigation Practice Group to work in our Southfield office. This position is eligible for hybrid work policy after training.

Description

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith P.C. is looking to hire a part-time (21-29 hours per week) insurance defense attorney for the Litigation Practice Group to work in our Southfield office. This position is eligible for hybrid work policy after training.

Candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and in good standing to be considered.

Position Responsibilities Include

• Managing files
• Draft pleadings, motions, and responses and legal correspondence
• Handle all aspects of discovery including taking depositions as well as drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests to produce
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including motion hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, trials, and evidentiary hearings
• Work closely with clients including writing regular status reports and communicating complex information (written and oral) to stakeholders in an accessible way
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff

Foster Swift offers a great work environment, a competitive starting salary, and the potential for annual bonuses.

For more than 100 years, Foster Swift has provided outstanding client service and legal excellence. The firm has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Foster Swift provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active-duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

The firm received Mid-sized Mansfield Rule Certified Plus status from Diversity Lab in May 2023.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and persuasive writing sample of six pages or less to for immediate consideration.

Requirements

• 6+ years litigation experience including drafting pleadings, motion practice, depositions, and case management
• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to State Bar of Michigan and be in good standing
• Excellent persuasive writing, legal research, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent professional judgment, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong work ethic with a record of being proactive and resourceful

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Part-time

Job function

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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