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.
Are you a trial lawyer looking for an employer who provides a great work/life balance along with opportunities for a rewarding career? If you are interested in a welcoming team of coworkers and a collaborative work environment, check our listing!
You will be a work-from-home litigation attorney located in either Oregon or Southern Washington and be available for in-person appearances. You will be responsible for managing litigation related to the corporation and its insureds, in accordance with established corporate guidelines and the applicable standards of good faith. You report to the Senior Manager, Legal.
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Primary Accountabilities
- You will handle litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. You will handle files and issues of a complex nature and communicate with client regarding file status and progress.
- You will analyze file as litigation progresses. You will evaluate cases and seek settlement as necessary.
- You will conduct discovery (e.g. written interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions).
- You will conduct motion practice.
- You will draft all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation. You will conduct necessary research in support of drafting activities.
- You will advocate client position in all and circumstances, both formal and informal. You will negotiate effectively in the resolution of claims and other issues.
- You will stay current on state statutes and court decisions and analyze how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of the various policy provisions. You may have or develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage).
- You will participate in divisional or corporate projects as assigned.
- You will develop and deliver presentations for other departments to inform personnel on how the law affects their particular job responsibilities.
- You will adjust reserves to reflect company exposure based upon file information available at that time.
Qualifications:
- 5-12 Years 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 you practice.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
- Admission to the Oregon State Bar
- Juris Doctor
This position is considered for a Full-Time Remote work arrangement. The preferred residential location for this role is Oregon or Southern Washington state.
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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