Insurance Defense Trial Counsel (In-House)

Kemper; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis​

PTO

401k

Job summary

Kemper is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Chicago, IL team. This role offers you the ability to strategize cases, exercise business judgment soundly, and operate with a sense of urgency. If you are suitably experienced and ready to quickly assume responsibilities, this opportunity may be for you.

The range for this position is $99,000 to $164,800. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.

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 CE requirements.
• Travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handles legal work on assigned cases.
• Aggressively pursues files referred to Staff Counsel by Claims.
• Develops documented strategy for case handling in each case.
• Maintains document files with pleadings, briefs, and memorandums.
• Prepares timely status reports to claims handlers at intervals.
• Responds promptly to calls and correspondence.
• Uses case management software for notes, diary, and billing.

Skills

Trial attorney

Insurance defense

Job description

Kemper is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Chicago, IL team. This role offers you the ability to strategize cases, exercise business judgment soundly, and operate with a sense of urgency. If you are suitably experienced and ready to quickly assume responsibilities, this opportunity may be for you.

The range for this position is $99,000 to $164,800. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.