Trial Attorney/Senior Trial Attorney - California, United States - American Family Insurance

American Family Insurance California, United States

1 week ago

Description

Job Family Summary

Provides operational support through quality assurance and/or workflow analysis. Performance workflow analysis/ performance/quality/audit reviews for operational areas. Measures opportunities through operations review processes or monitors workflow activities. Interacts with various levels of management to communicate quality findings and recommend solutions to continuous process improvement. Advanced roles identify training/education strategies. Job Summary Provides effective legal representation that handles moderately complex litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. Litigation includes all aspects of civil litigation, including trials and proceedings in all forums, whether at the local, state or federal level, mediation, arbitration, workers' compensation, and administrative proceedings, and any necessary appellate work. Provides legal advice to assist the timely disposition of claims in a fair and equitable manner consistent with relevant statutes and within the guidelines of the company. Compensation Minimum:$95,000 / year Compensation Maximum:$186,000 / year Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Job Level Summary

Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.
Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline.
Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations.
Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Primary Accountabilities

Handles litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. Handles files and issues of a more complex nature with higher levels of dollar exposure and requiring less oversight. Communicates with client regarding file status and progress.
Lead trial attorney responsible for preparing, advocating and presenting cases before judges and juries to secure favorable outcomes.
Analyzes file as litigation progresses. Analyzes risk to insured and the company. Evaluates cases and seeks settlement as necessary.
Conducts discovery (e.g. written interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions).
Conducts motion practice.
Drafts all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation activities at the trial or appellate level. Conducts necessary research in support of drafting activities.
Advocates client position in all forums (state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings) and circumstances, both formal and informal. Negotiates effectively in the resolution of claims and other issues.
Stays 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 develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage).

Education & Licenses

Admission to the CA State Bar
Juris Doctor

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service
Demonstrated experience making decisions independently gained through a high degree of technical knowledge and expertise acquired through litigation activities and trial experience.
Extensive experience preparing civil pleadings, motions and discovery and deposing witnesses.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of rules of Professional Responsibility for the jurisdiction in which they practice.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel up to 50% of the time.

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.

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. 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#J-18808-Ljbffr

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