Remote Senior Litigation Strategy Leader

American Family Insurance Agency Staff; Hopkins (MN); Remote; USD 150,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Annual incentive

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Family Insurance is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex litigation, oversee outside counsel, and protect insureds and the organization. This primarily home-based role requires residency within 35–50 miles of Madison, WI; Boston, MA; Hopkins, MN; Keene, NH; or Atlanta, GA.

The position offers relocation support and a compensation range of $150,000.00 - $255,000.00. You will guide strategy, supervise staff and outside counsel, and ensure excellence in representation while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective leadership abilities.
• Experience handling civil trials.
• Knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction or within required period.
• Strong understanding of Professional Responsibility rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead Litigation Strategy: direct and influence legal strategies for complex, high-exposure matters.
• Manage Outside Counsel Relationships: select, negotiate, and manage partnerships with firms and vendors.
• Drive Resolution Decisions: evaluate exposure and business impact to decide cases to try, settle, or resolve.
• Assess and Mitigate Legal Risk: analyze trends and developments to manage risk for insureds and the company.
• Ensure Excellence in Representation: oversee work to meet high standards of quality and compliance.
• Provide Trusted Legal Leadership: advise attorneys, partners, and senior leadership on complex matters.
• Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams: coach, set expectations, and support growth.
• Influence Across the Organization: collaborate with leaders to advance strategic priorities.
• Champion Company Values: promote integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-driven solutions

Civil trial experience

Tort law knowledge

Insurance law knowledge

Professional Responsibility rules

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

American Family Insurance is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex litigation, oversee outside counsel, and protect insureds and the organization. This primarily home-based role requires residency within 35–50 miles of Madison, WI; Boston, MA; Hopkins, MN; Keene, NH; or Atlanta, GA.

The position offers relocation support and a compensation range of $150,000.00 - $255,000.00. You will guide strategy, supervise staff and outside counsel, and ensure excellence in representation while