Connecticut Litigation Attorney (Primarily Field)

At American Family Insurance Company, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation and services to our insureds and customers all over the country. We are dedicated to assisting our insureds in times when they need us most, helping them through the litigation process and supporting them when they need legal counsel most. The role of Staff Counsel Attorney offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional legal representation to our insureds and policyholders by managing moderately complex civil litigation involving the corporation and / or its insureds, all within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. If you are looking for a place to build a long-term career, gain value litigation experience and hone your trial skills, and practice law with the purpose of helping American Family's policyholders and insureds, consider joining our Connecticut staff counsel team!

Ideal location is Fairfield County, but open to the entire state of Connecticut.

You will report to a Senior Manager in the Legal department. Join our team today and be a part of our commitment to excellence!

In this primarily field-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working in the field, directly interacting with customers, Agents, Agency Staff, etc. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.

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Position Compensation Range :

$109,000.00 - $185,000.00

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 Connecticut State Bar

Juris Doctor

Licenses

Not Applicable.

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 AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.

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