Senior Supervisory Attorney - Complex Claim Unit

American Family Insurance; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

American Family Insurance seeks an experienced attorney to manage complex litigation for the corporation and insureds. You will supervise outside counsel, draft reservations of rights, and provide strategic recommendations within professional responsibility guidelines.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Legal, you will handle high-stakes cases, coordinate with Coverage, and advise business partners as needed. The role may involve up to 50% travel and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
• Demonstrated experience preparing civil pleadings, motions and discovery and deposing witnesses.
• Demonstrated litigation experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of rules of Professional Responsibility for the jurisdiction in which they practice.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Bar admission within 1 year of hire or as soon as practicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload to obtain successful outcomes by proactively managing Outside Counsel.
• Hold outside counsel accountable for meeting company requirements.
• Develop and implement strategy to drive files toward resolution and trial readiness.
• Perform initial file analysis and ongoing strategy adjustments based on litigation needs.
• Escalate and report on files as required; participate in reviews with management and attorney teams.
• Incorporate reserve analysis and coverage considerations into case evaluations and engage Coverage partners when appropriate.

Skills

Litigation experience

Civil pleadings

Discovery

Professional responsibility knowledge

Insurance law

Education

Juris Doctor

State bar admission

Job description

DescriptionYou will provide effective legal representation by retaining and supervising outside counsel that handles complex litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insureds within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. Perform basic initial coverage review and draft Reservation of Rights letters on certain files. You may also provide legal advice to our business partners on an as needed basis. You will report to the Senior Manager, Legal.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location and will be considered based upon the needs of the role.

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Position Compensation Range:

$113,000.00 - $194,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

Manage caseload to obtain successful outcomes through:

• • Proactively managing Outside Counsel.
  • Holding outside counsel accountable for meeting the requirements of the Company.
  • Implementing appropriate strategy to drive the file toward successful resolution.
  • Specific analysis and development of defense strategy for the life cycle of the file, to include initial file analysis and strategy, and following through on the strategy of a file and adjusting same as the litigation dictates.
  • Adherence to litigation best practices (i.e. develop strategy, appropriate motion practice, proper trial preparations, etc.).
  • Timely escalation and reporting on files as required.
  • Collaboratively participate in regular meetings/communications with management and attorney team members to review file handling/strategy, reserving practices, risk management, process adherence, and performance
  • Effective presentation of files to senior leadership.
  • Actively manage file cycle, including timely file closing.
  • Implementing appropriate reserving practices, including early recognition of reserve deficiencies, timely adjustments, and obtaining authority when appropriate.
  • Early recognition of coverage issues, drafting RORs, and incorporating coverage analysis or status into case evaluations and engage Coverage partners as appropriate.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service
• Demonstrated experience preparing civil pleadings, motions and discovery and deposing witnesses.
• Demonstrated litigation experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of rules of Professional Responsibility for the jurisdiction in which they practice.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Admitted to the state bar in the state where they are located or (1) admission to the bar within one year of hire for individuals who must pass a bar exam or portions of a bar exam to be admitted or (2) bar admission as soon as practicable but no later than 60 days of hire for individuals with diploma privilege or who are eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• Juris Doctor

Additional Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Prior experience with external counsel management a plus.
• Experience with first- and third-party bad faith litigation in western U.S. states a plus.
• Must take and pass an adjuster license exam within 6 months of hire.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50%.

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Additional Information

• To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email to request a reasonable accommodation.

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