In-House Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense

Kemper Corporation; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Volunteer programs

Paid time off

Casual dress

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kemper Corporation in Cerritos, CA is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team. You will strategize cases, exercise sound business judgment, and manage urgent responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a trial attorney, insurance defense experience preferred, and active State Bar membership. Travel as needed; we offer competitive compensation and benefits. Kemper offers medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and a supportive, diverse work culture.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.
• Ensures that all files are properly documented and organized.
• Provides prompt and timely responses to all telephone calls and correspondence.
• Uses case management software for notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc.

Skills

Trial attorney

Insurance defense experience

State Bar member

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Kemper Corporation in Cerritos, CA is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team. You will strategize cases, exercise sound business judgment, and manage urgent responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a trial attorney, insurance defense experience preferred, and active State Bar membership. Travel as needed; we offer competitive compensation and benefits. Kemper offers medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and a supportive, diverse work culture.