Senior Trial Attorney (Remote - Grand Rapids, MI)

Overview

This role involves serving as a Senior Trial Attorney managing a litigation-heavy caseload focused on bodily injury, auto liability, and premises liability matters in Western Michigan. The position requires independent case management, frequent court advocacy, mediations, motion practice, depositions, and strategic case oversight. The attorney will also provide legal counsel to business partners and support a growing legal team.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured individuals and the organization in defense of bodily injury, auto liability, and premises liability lawsuits, including Personal Injury Protection, dog bite, and slip-and-fall cases.
• Independently manage an active litigation docket with emphasis on motion practice and court appearances.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and occasional trials.
• Draft and argue pre-trial and post-trial motions and other substantive legal pleadings.
• Provide practical day-to-day legal counsel to internal business partners and claims professionals.
• Collaborate with paralegals, administrative staff, and leadership while operating largely independently as the sole attorney supporting the region.
• Maintain awareness of applicable Michigan statutes, regulations, and case law; evaluate legal developments and advise on their impact.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Active membership in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of Michigan litigation experience with demonstrated ability to independently manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Strong background preferred in insurance defense, bodily injury, auto liability, or premises liability matters.
• Proven courtroom advocacy skills and comfort with frequent court appearances.
• Solid experience with depositions, motion practice, and litigation strategy development.
• Ability to manage a litigation-focused caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal research platforms (LexisNexis preferred), and virtual court technology.
• Comfortable working fully remotely while supporting courts in Western Michigan.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Michigan.

Location

• This position supports the Grand Rapids, MI region and surrounding counties (Kent, Barry, Allegan, Muskegon).
• Candidates must reside within reasonable proximity to the region.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $116,000 - $145,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus eligible position.
• Comprehensive technology setup provided, including laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement for eligible remote employees.
• Flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and long-term career development within a national legal organization.
• Meaningful autonomy as the primary attorney for the region with support from experienced leadership.

Additional Information

• Candidates will be required to submit to a background investigation.
• Remote work requires a dedicated, private workspace with reliable internet (minimum 50 MB download and 5 MB upload).
• The employer does not generally sponsor employment-based visas for this position.
• Equal employment opportunity policies prohibit discrimination based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.