Appellate Attorney

Company: The Auto Club Group
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

It's a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group!JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARDJob Type:Full timeExempt/Non Exempt:SalaryJob Description:This is a hybrid position reporting to our Detroit office 2 days a week.Appellate Attorney - AAA/The Auto Club GroupReports to: Executive AttorneyWith minimal supervision research and analyze no-fault insurance and negligence laws to render legal advice to Staff Counsel and clients, including Claims management, specifically regarding appellate issues. Handle appeals on behalf of ACG.Primary Duties and Responsibilities (details of the basic job functions):

• Research and draft memoranda of law, motions, and briefs on complex insurance legal issues for Claims management and ACG business leaders.
• Research and draft appellate briefs for the relevant appellate courts.
• Attend and occasionally chair Appeals Committee meetings, providing input on appellate issues and decisions, reporting on appeals handled by Staff Counsel Appellate Attorney, and communicating with appellate counsel.
• Provide specialized knowledge in support of department projects related to litigation and appeals.
• Review and analyze the No Fault Act, applicable case law, insurance policies, and issues involving first and third-party claims.
• Keep abreast of emerging no-fault related case law, summarizing and analyzing new case law for Staff Counsel and Claims management.
• Draft legal alerts for Staff Counsel and Claims management
• Attend and argue substantive motions at the circuit court levels and appeals in the relevant appellate courts.
• Provide advice to Staff Counsel and Claims management with insurance coverage issues.
• Participate regularly in Claims Legal Council Program; periodically attend CAT Loss, BI Claims Coverage, and BI Claims round table meetings.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneHow you will benefit:
  • Our Appellate Attorney will earn a competitive annual salary of $131,000 - $157,000 with annual bonus potential, based on performance.
    • Excellent and comprehensive benefits packages are just another reason to work for the Auto Club Group. Benefits include:
      • 401k Match
      • Medical
      • Dental
      • Vision
      • PTO
      • Paid Holidays
      • Tuition ReimbursementRequired Qualifications (these are the minimum requirements to qualify)Education (include minimum education and any licensing/certifications):
        • Juris Doctor Degree or graduate of accredited law school
        • Member of the State Bar of applicable stateExperience:
          • Litigation experience at district and/or circuit court level, including motion practice
          • Ten (10) years' experience (at least five years as a practicing attorney) in first party no-fault and third-party auto negligence litigation and claims experience, including knowledge of current, significant case law in the assigned state.
          • Experience practicing in the Michigan Court of Appeals and/or Michigan Supreme Court, including drafting appellate briefs
          • Excellent oral/written communication skills (writing samples will be required at time of interview to include appellate brief sample)
          • Oral argument before relevant appellate courts beyond trial court
          • Evaluating situations, facts and issues and drawing accurate conclusions
          • Organizing, planning, and prioritizing large projects
          • Conducting in-depth research and analysis of legal documents and outcomes
          • Preparing written documents and correspondence, to include motions, briefs, memoranda of law, and insurance coverage letters.
          • Extensive experience in drafting dispositive motions in district and circuit courts
          • Working with all levels of managementKnowledge of (Items are applicable to the requirements of the assigned state):
            • Civil law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence
            • Michigan's No-Fault Act and significant case law
            • Principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research
            • Discovery methods and techniques
            • First party and third-party litigation, including current, significant case law in the assigned state
            • Tort liability law, including applicable theories of recovery and the appropriate defenses to those theories
            • Insurance Law, including familiarity with Uniform Trade Practices Law & Principles of bad faith actions
            • Auto and Homeowner insurance policy provisions
            • Principles of insurance contract construction and interpretation
            • Court Rules, including appellate court rules and time deadlines, and motion practice and appellate practice in the assigned state
            • Software applications to include spreadsheets, database applications, word processing programs, computerized legal research software, etc.
            • Principles, methods, and resources involved in legal research
            • Professional ethics relating to relationship of house counsel to insuredSkills and Ability to:
              • Communicate effectively with other attorneys, court officers, claims representatives and others in a work environment
              • Analyze, organize, and present facts, evidence, and related materials effectively in both written and oral forms
              • Utilize office computer software including claims litigation management systemsPreferred QualificationsExperience in:
                • Trial experienceKnowledge of:
                  • Defense trial practice demonstrated through in-depth research projects, self-education, seminars presentations, membership in related professional organizations or other activities.
                  • Company operations and quality of service, demonstrated by participation in Staff Counsel to enhance operations and services.IV. Work EnvironmentReporting to the Detroit office 2 days a week and working from home 3 days a week. This is subject to change based on amendments and/or modifications to the ACG Flex Work policyImportant Note: The above statements describe the principle and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfil these requirements.Who We AreBecome a part of something bigger.The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life's journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.And when you join our team, one of the first things you'll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit Important Note:ACG's Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.

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