Strategic Litigation Manager (Remote)

American Family Insurance Group; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

American Family Insurance seeks a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex litigation, oversee outside counsel, and protect the interests of insureds and the organization. This primarily home-based role requires residing within 35–50 miles of Boston, MA or other listed locations.

You will direct strategy, manage relationships with firms, assess risk, mentor a high-performing team, and advise senior leadership on litigation decisions, with relocation support offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Civil trial experience required.
• Experience with tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Bar admission to the applicable state within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Direct and influence strategies for complex, high-exposure litigation.
• Supervise outside counsel and manage relationships with law firms.
• Evaluate exposure and decide on trial, settlement, or other resolutions.
• Mitigate legal risk and advise senior leadership on litigation trends.
• Oversee representation to ensure high standards of quality and compliance.
• Develop and mentor high-performing legal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Litigation leadership

Outside counsel management

Legal risk management

Team development

Strategic advisory

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

American Family Insurance seeks a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex litigation, oversee outside counsel, and protect the interests of insureds and the organization. This primarily home-based role requires residing within 35–50 miles of Boston, MA or other listed locations.

You will direct strategy, manage relationships with firms, assess risk, mentor a high-performing team, and advise senior leadership on litigation decisions, with relocation support offered.