Litigation Attorney

At American Family Insurance Company, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation and services to our insureds and customers all over the country. We are dedicated to assisting our insureds in times when they need us most, helping them through the litigation process and supporting them when they need legal counsel most. The role of Staff Counsel Attorney offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional legal representation to our insureds and policyholders by managing moderately complex civil litigation involving the corporation and/or its insureds, all within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. If you are looking for a place to build a long-term career, gain value litigation experience and hone your trial skills, and practice law with the purpose of helping American Family’s policyholders and insureds, consider joining our Florida staff counsel team!

Ideal location is open to the entire state of Florida.

You will report to a Senior Manager in the Legal department. Join our team today and be a part of our commitment to excellence!

In this primarily field-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working in the field, directly interacting with customers, Agents, Agency Staff, etc. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.

Position Compensation Range:

$97,000.00 - $164,000.00

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

• Handles litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.

• Handles files and issues of a more complex nature with higher levels of dollar exposure and requiring less oversight. Communicates with client regarding file status and progress.

• Analyzes file as litigation progresses as well as risk to the company. Evaluates cases and seeks settlement as necessary.

• Drafts all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation activities at the trial or appellate level. Conducts necessary research in support of drafting activities.

• Advocates client position in all forums (state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings) and circumstances, both formal and informal.

• Negotiates effectively in the resolution all issues.

• Stays current on state statutes and court decisions and analyzes how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of the various policy provisions.

• May develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage).

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated litigation experience of at least 5-7 years with first party property cases.

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

• Demonstrated experience preparing civil pleadings, motions and discovery and deposing witnesses.

• 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 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

Licenses

• Not Applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50%.

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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 [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation.