Experienced Attorney - Claims

Posted:
9/4/2024, 7:33:45 AM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Lansing, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
On-site

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding.  Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced and motivated Attorney to join our team. The position requires the following, but is not limited to:

  • Review of claims and insurance policies to determine coverage, liability and damage issues.
  • Review of assigned claim files to ensure that the Company meets all obligations and responsibilities to insureds, third parties, regulatory authorities and the courts.
  • Review of outside counsel activities to ensure that the Company and its insureds receive competent representation, services that are necessary and at a reasonable cost.
  • Provide advice and counsel with regard to other general corporate matters.

Skills & Experience

  • A law degree and license to practice law.
  • Previous legal experience preferred, especially in the area of tort or insurance law.
  • Ability to exercise excellent legal, analytical and comprehension skills.
  • An ability to use written and verbal communication skills in providing legal advice, counsel and services for the Company.
  • Ability to work effectively with associates at all levels is essential.

Benefits

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.