Strategic Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Job summary

Kemper Corporation in Tampa, FL seeks a Legal Counsel to strategize cases, exercise sound business judgment, and move quickly to assume responsibilities. This role offers exposure to strategic case handling and requires readiness to travel as needed.

The position handles assigned insurance defense cases, maintains organized files, and uses case management software to document activity and communicate with claims handlers. A bar admission and 3+ years of trial experience 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 all necessary 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
• Utilizes case management software for maintaining notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc.

Skills

Trial attorney

Insurance defense experience

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor / State Bar admission

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Kemper Corporation in Tampa, FL seeks a Legal Counsel to strategize cases, exercise sound business judgment, and move quickly to assume responsibilities. This role offers exposure to strategic case handling and requires readiness to travel as needed.

The position handles assigned insurance defense cases, maintains organized files, and uses case management software to document activity and communicate with claims handlers. A bar admission and 3+ years of trial experience are required.