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    Attorney Legal - Chicago, IL, United States - American Family Insurance

    American Family Insurance
    American Family Insurance Chicago, IL, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    The AmFam Trial Attorney provides legal representation, either personally or by retaining and supervising outside counsel that handles moderately complex litigation involving either the corporation and it's insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.

    You will personally handle litigation of a most complex nature involving either the corporation and it's insured within established corporate guidelines, applicable standards of good faith.

    You will report to the Senior Manager, Legal.

    You will handle litigation involving either the corporation and/or it's insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.

    You will analyze file as litigation progresses and evaluate cases and seeks settlement.
    You will conduct discovery (e.g. written interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions).
    You will draft all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation.

    You will advocate client position in all forums (state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings) and circumstances, both.

    You will stay current on state statutes and court decisions and analyzes how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of policy provisions.

    You may have or develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage).
    Insurance litigation experience
    Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
    Ability to travel throughout Cook and adjacent counties
    In this home-based role, you will spend 60-70% of your time (3-4 days per week) working from home. On occasion you may be asked to travel for in person engagement activities.
    #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). 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.
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