Senior Trial Staff Attorney - Staff Counsel

We are looking for a remote attorney located in either Oregon or Southern Washington, with 5 to 15 years of experience in litigation. The attorney must be available for in person appearances. Attorneys at American Family are responsible for managing litigation related to the corporation and/or its insureds, in accordance with established corporate guidelines and the applicable standards of good faith.

Position Compensation Range:

$109,000.00 - $186,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.

Primary Accountabilities
*Handles litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.
*Analyzes file as litigation progresses. 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. 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.
*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 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.

Licenses
*Admission to the Oregon State Bar within a year of hiring.
*Juris Doctor

Travel Requirements
*Up to 50%.

Physical Requirements
*Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions
*Not Applicable.

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.

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