Supervisory Senior Staff Attorney

About the role

As a Supervisory Senior Staff Attorney at American Family Insurance, you will supervise outside counsel in managing complex cases. Reporting to a senior manager in litigation, you will handle litigation involving both the corporation and its insureds within established guidelines and codes of professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation involving the corporation and/or its insureds within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.
• Analyze files as litigation progresses, evaluate cases, and seek settlements as necessary.
• Oversee outside counsel throughout the litigation of complex claims.
• Review motions and briefs during the course of litigation and provide necessary feedback.
• Conduct legal research as required.
• Observe court hearings and trials as necessary.
• Stay current on state statutes and court decisions and analyze how these affect the interpretation and enforceability of policy provisions.
• Supervise litigation with a higher complexity across multiple lines of business.

Requirements

Experienced attorneys with a passion for making a difference for clients and communities are sought. Professionals eager to grow, learn, and contribute to a dynamic legal team are encouraged to apply. Individuals committed to excellence, integrity, and collaboration are ideal candidates.

• Coverage experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Demonstrated experience preparing civil pleadings, motions, and discovery and deposing witnesses.
• Demonstrated litigation experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of rules of Professional Responsibility for the jurisdiction in which they practice.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Admitted to the state bar in the state where they are located.
• Juris Doctor degree.

Qualifications

While not specified, candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to the state bar in the state where they are located. Experience in coverage and demonstrated customer-driven solutions, support, or service are preferred.

Skills

Professionals with solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law, as well as experience in handling complex litigation, are highly valued. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits are provided. 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) are also available. The company offers a student loan repayment program and paid-family leave to support employees and their families.

Pay

The position's compensation range is $113,000.00 - $194,000.00, with pay rate type being salary. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Schedule

The schedule is not specified in the job posting.