Trial Attorney (Hybrid)

Position Summary

We are seeking Legal Counsel to work in our Alpharetta, GA location. This role offers you the ability to strategize cases, exercise business judgment soundly, and operate with a sense of urgency. If you are suitably experienced and ready to quickly assume responsibilities, this opportunity may be for you.

Position Responsibilities

• Handles legal work on assigned cases
• Aggressively pursues files referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department
• Creates and maintains a documented strategy for case handling in each assigned case to include a synopsis of the intangible factors, i.e. the judge, plaintiff attorney, aggravating factors, etc.
• Develops, organizes and maintains document files consisting of pleadings, briefs and memorandums
• Prepares and submits timely status reports to claims handlers on all significant activities as they occur, but at no greater than 60-day intervals
• Ensures that all files are properly documented and organized
• Provides prompt and timely responses to all telephone calls and correspondence
• Utilizes and/or ensures use of case management software for maintaining notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc., on cases assigned to Staff Counsel and in accordance with established Company operating guidelines, procedures and legal and ethical requirements/guidelines

Position Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a trial attorney
• Handling of insurance defense work is preferred
• Member of the State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements

Required Travel

The selected candidate will be required to work a hybrid schedule, working both in office and remote, weekly.

Benefits

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the posted job description.

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule are not specified in the posted job description.