In-House Trial Attorney — Strategic Insurance Defense

Kemper Corporation; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health plan

Dental plan

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Volunteer programs

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Kemper Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Legal Counsel to strategize cases, exercise sound business judgment, and act with urgency. This role offers the ability to lead case strategy and collaborate with Claims and defense teams to protect the company’s interests.

You will manage files, draft pleadings, monitor calendars, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. A 3+ year trial attorney background and active Bar membership are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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 of pleadings, briefs and memorandums.
• Prepares and submits timely status reports to claims handlers at regular intervals.
• Ensures that all files are properly documented and organized.
• Provides prompt and timely responses to inquiries and correspondence.
• Utilizes case management software for notes, diary and billing on cases.

Connaissances

Trial attorney experience

Insurance defense experience

State Bar member

Willingness to travel

Description du poste

Kemper Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Legal Counsel to strategize cases, exercise sound business judgment, and act with urgency. This role offers the ability to lead case strategy and collaborate with Claims and defense teams to protect the company’s interests.

You will manage files, draft pleadings, monitor calendars, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. A 3+ year trial attorney background and active Bar membership are required.