Lead Litigation Attorney

This position supervises outside counsel in the management of some of the most complex property cases. You will report to a Director, Legal and will work in a team comprised of attorneys and adjusters.

Position Compensation Range:

$128,000.00 - $216,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• Supervise outside counsel in first party property litigation in various jurisdictions within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.
• Analyze file as litigation progresses. Evaluate cases and seek settlement as necessary.
• Oversee outside counsel throughout litigation of complex claims.  
• Review motions and briefs during course of litigation and provide necessary feedback.
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions as necessary.
• Observe court hearing and trials as necessary.
• Stay current on state statutes and court decisions and analyzes how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of the various policy provisions.
• Triage and assign incoming litigation to team members.
• Work with team members to set and achieve clear goals and to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.

• Demonstrated ability to carry out legal duties with minimum of general supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with tact, diplomacy, and persuasiveness.

• Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal analysis in complex and sensitive legal situations.

• Extensive legal analytical skills and experience.

• Admitted to the state bar in the state where they are located or (1) admission to the bar within one year of hire for individuals who must pass a bar exam or portions of a bar exam to be admitted or (2) bar admission as soon as practicable but no later than 60 days of hire for individuals with diploma privilege or who are eligible for in-house counsel registration.

• Juris Doctor.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience litigating or managing litigation involving first-party property.

Licenses

• Not Applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50%.

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not Applicable.

Additional Information

• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks

• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.

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