In-House Trial Attorney, Hybrid (Temporary, Project Based)

Kemper; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemper in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Associate Legal Counsel with strong writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills. This hybrid role combines in-office and remote work as you handle insurance defense cases.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as a trial attorney, are members of the State Bar, and can travel as needed. You will work with Claims and Staff Counsel to manage and strategize case files effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a trial attorney.
• Experience in insurance defense preferred.
• Active State Bar membership and required licenses.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Hybrid role: in-office and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Handles legal work on assigned cases.
• Aggressively pursues files referred to Staff Counsel by Claims Department.
• Creates and maintains a documented strategy for case handling in each assigned case.
• 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.

Skills

Trial attorney experience

Insurance defense experience

Communication skills

Education

State Bar membership

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Location(s)

Alpharetta, Georgia

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary

If you’re interested in or have experience in insurance defense, this opportunity may be for you. We are seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to work in our Alpharetta, GA office location. Our ideal candidate possesses strong self-starter credentials with excellent writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills.

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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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 to travel as need.
• The role is considered a hybrid role, working both in office and remotely, the selected candidate is expected to reside in the

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.