Associate Attorney Job at Cherokee Insurance Company, Sterling Heights, MI

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  • Cherokee Insurance Company
  • Sterling Heights, MI

Job Description

Associate Attorney

to work on-site at our corporate office located in Sterling Heights, MI. We are looking for highly detailed, analytical and assertive individuals to assist with the insurance claims process. If you love a challenge and are looking to take a step towards a rewarding career, apply today!

Cherokee Insurance Company is looking for an attorney to be trained in transportation litigation defense. This individual would work out of our office in Sterling Heights, MI. The ideal candidate needs to be aggressive, hardworking, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and writing skills. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, job description and required qualifications are below.

ABOUT CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

Since 1997, Cherokee has protected transportation businesses by providing a broad spectrum of property and casualty insurance products. Cherokee has been rated “A” (Excellent) since 2010 -- Our “A” rating is an independent opinion of our financial strength and ability to meet ongoing policyholder obligations. Cherokee and its holding company have $1 billion of assets and annually write more than $250 million of casualty premiums. We are licensed to write business by the state of Michigan, U.S. Department of Treasury and 45 other states. Cherokee’s Canada Branch has been granted insurance authorities by the Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments.

CHEROKEE’S LEGAL TEAM

Cherokee’s legal group handles Michigan workers’ compensation, subrogation, and personal injury protection litigation for over 50 insureds with over 5,000 drivers and warehouse employees. Our team:

  • Handles workers’ compensation hearings in all Michigan workers’ compensation bureaus throughout the state.
  • Handles Michigan no-fault litigation in all Michigan courts including the Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court of Appeals.
  • Provides legal guidance and advice to our workers’ compensation and personal injury protection claims staff as well as over 50 transportation insured customers.
  • Offers legal support, research, defense assistance, and management of outside counsel for nationwide 3rd party trucking and logistics claims.

Our principal role within the organization is to best protect and service our policyholders and insureds regarding various aspects of applicable law.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidate should have experience in Litigation:

  • Licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
  • Ability to work independently in the courtroom as well as in a team environment with our existing Legal Vice President, Senior Corporate Counsel, clients, and adjusters.

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