What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Litigation Attorney (Primarily Home in FL) position at American Family Mutual Insurance Company?
This position provides effective legal representation, either personally or by retaining and supervising outside counsel that handles moderately complex litigation involving either the corporation and / or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. Personally handles or manages litigation of a most complex nature involving either the corporation and / or its insured within established corporate guidelines, applicable standards of good faith.
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Position Compensation Range :
111,000.00 - $190,000.00
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
- Handle litigation involving either the corporation and / or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.
- Analyzesfile as litigation progresses. Evaluate cases and seeks settlement as necessary.
- Conduct discovery (e.g. written interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions).
- Conduct motion practice.
- Draft all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation. Conduct necessary research in support of drafting activities.
- Advocate client position in all forums (state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings) and circumstances, both formal and informal.
- 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.
- May have or develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage).
Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
Additional Specialized Knowledge & Skills
Licenses
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Additional Information :
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!
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.
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Salary : $111,000 - $190,000
