Senior Counsel, Claim (Insurance Litigation)

Location: Troy, Michigan, United States; regular court, deposition, and business travel required

Annual base salary: $132,800–$219,100, plus eligibility for performance-based cash incentives.

Company

hirify.global is a property and casualty insurance company with a national legal organization and a local client-service focus.

What you will do

• Independently manage a caseload of high-exposure claims and complex insurance defense litigation.
• Try cases to verdict, negotiate resolutions, and handle hearings, depositions, dispositive motions, and other court proceedings.
• Conduct advanced legal research, prepare pleadings and briefs, and deliver persuasive legal writing and presentations.
• Develop case strategies and recommendations with insured clients, Claim partners, expert witnesses, and consultants.
• Manage client and business-partner relationships, provide legal training and updates, and support office initiatives.
• Mentor attorneys and legal support staff while using case-management technology and automation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree from an accredited law school.
• At least 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including insurance defense litigation.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state or states where representation is required.
• Proven experience litigating jury trials, with strong courtroom, negotiation, oral advocacy, and legal writing skills.
• Ability to handle hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, and other court proceedings independently.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on the location.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance coverage is available from the first day of employment for eligible employees and family members.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching is available on the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Access to a company-funded pension plan and a student-loan savings program.
• At least 20 paid time-off days annually plus nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness resources, mental-health counseling, health coaching, and caregiving support.
• Volunteer and charitable-giving programs with matching and rewards.