Trial Attorney (Orlando/Tampa)

American Family Insurance; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

American Family Insurance seeks a Trial Attorney in Tampa, Florida, to manage civil litigation and provide exceptional legal representation. Ideal candidates will have experience in tort, contract, and insurance law, and possess a Juris Doctor. The position emphasizes client advocacy and courtroom skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) contribution

Paid time off (23 days/year)

Student loan repayment program

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• Admitted to the state bar in Florida or must pass bar exam within one year.
• Demonstrated experience preparing civil pleadings and motions.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation involving the corporation and its insured.
• Draft pleadings and conduct discovery.
• Advocate client positions in courts and alternative dispute resolution.

Skills

Customer-driven solutions

Litigation experience

Knowledge of tort law

Knowledge of contract law

Knowledge of insurance law

Education

Juris Doctor

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Talent Acquisition Strategist at American Family Insurance

At American Family Insurance Company, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation and services to our insureds and customers all over the country. We are dedicated to assisting our insureds in times when they need us most, helping them through the litigation process and supporting them when they need legal counsel most. The role of Staff Counsel Attorney offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional legal representation to our insureds and policyholders by managing moderately complex civil litigation involving the corporation and/or its insureds, all within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. If you are looking for a place to build a long-term career, gain value litigation experience and hone your trial skills, and practice law with the purpose of helping American Family’s policyholders and insureds, consider joining our Florida Staff Counsel team!

You will report to a Senior Manager in the Legal department. Join our team today and be a part of our commitment to excellence!

In this primarily field-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working in the field, directly interacting with customers, Agents, Agency Staff, etc. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.

Position Compensation Range

$97,000.00 - $164,000.00

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

• Handle litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.
• Analyze file as litigation progresses. Evaluate cases and seeks settlement as necessary.
• Conduct discovery (e.g. written interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions).
• Conduct motion practice.
• Draft all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation. Conduct necessary research in support of drafting activities.
• Handle litigated matter through trial, including mediations, settlement conferences and arbitration.
• Advocate client position in all forums (state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings) and circumstances, both formal and informal.
• Stay current on state statutes and court decisions and analyzes how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of the various policy provisions.
• May have or develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage).
  
  

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 Knowledge & Skills

• Admitted to the FL State Bar strongly preferred.
  
  

Licenses

• Not Applicable.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50%.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Not Applicable.
  
  

Additional Information

• 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.
• Our policy restricts consideration of applicants needing employment sponsorship (visa) to specialty occupations. Sponsorship will not be considered for this position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
  
  

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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