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Senior Trial Attorney - Northern California

American Family Insurance

4.6

(10)

Multiple Locations (Remote)

Why you should apply for a job to American Family Insurance:

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 80% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 90% would recommend this company to other women
  • 80% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Matching employee donations up to $3,000 each year to qualifying nonprofit organizations.
  • Paid leave program offers two weeks of paid time off each year to parents to care for a child, spouse, domestic partner or parent.
  • Children of employees can apply for an annual scholarship of $2,500 for up to four years ($10,000).

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    Position summary

    ff 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!

    Position Compensation Range:
    $139,000.00 - $238,000.00

    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 California State Bar

    • Juris Doctor

    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

    • 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 [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation.

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    Why you should apply for a job to American Family Insurance:

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 80% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 90% would recommend this company to other women
  • 80% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Matching employee donations up to $3,000 each year to qualifying nonprofit organizations.
  • Paid leave program offers two weeks of paid time off each year to parents to care for a child, spouse, domestic partner or parent.
  • Children of employees can apply for an annual scholarship of $2,500 for up to four years ($10,000).