[Hiring] Senior Litigation Attorney @American Family Insurance

Role Description

At American Family Insurance, we believe in more than just providing coverage—we’re here to stand by our customers when they need us most. As a Senior Litigation Attorney, you will play a vital role in protecting our policyholders, guiding them through challenging times, and ensuring their voices are heard in the legal system.

• Manage moderately complex civil litigation for American Family and our insureds, following established guidelines and the highest ethical standards.
• Analyze cases, strategize for optimal outcomes, and pursue settlements when appropriate.
• Lead discovery, draft pleadings and briefs, and conduct research to support your litigation strategy.
• Represent clients in trials, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Advocate for our clients in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and regulatory hearings.
• Stay ahead of legal trends and ensure our policies remain strong and enforceable.

Qualifications

• Experienced attorneys passionate about making a difference for clients and communities.
• Professionals eager to grow, learn, and contribute to a dynamic legal team.
• Individuals committed to excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

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 Bar.
• Juris Doctor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits.
• Competitive 401(k) contribution.
• Pension plan.
• Annual incentive.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees).
• Student loan repayment program.
• Paid-family leave.