Ohio National Mutual

Associate House Counsel - Remote Ohio/Indiana

Ohio National Mutual$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Celina, OH
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to and in good standing with the Ohio and/or Indiana bar association.
  • General knowledge and skills of a practicing trial attorney.
  • Proficient in modern Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to understand insurance policy conditions and provisions.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with claims management to evaluate cases for settlement.
  • Prepare timely legal documents and responses.
  • Attend pretrial hearings, trials, and settlement conferences.
  • Conduct depositions and manage discovery processes.
  • Provide recommendations for additional claim investigations.
  • Inform claims department about critical case law decisions.
  • Assist in building the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Benefits

  • Work remotely from Ohio or Indiana.
  • Engage with a supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to a positive company culture focused on integrity and community.
Full Job Description
Your Role

As a Remote Litigation Attorney, living in Ohio or Indiana, you will handle all aspects of insurance-related litigation. This includes defending policyholders, asserting the company's interests, and evaluating settlement options. You'll engage in trial court proceedings, arbitration hearings, and mediation sessions. You must be admitted and in good standing with the Ohio and/or Indiana bar association.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of Claims and Claim Managers to evaluate cases for settlement.
  • Prepare timely responses to complaints and other legal pleadings.
  • Attend pretrial hearings, trials, and settlement conferences.
  • Conduct depositions and manage other discovery processes.
  • Provide recommendations for additional claim investigations.
  • Keep the claims department informed of critical case law decisions.
  • Assist in building our Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor in all situations.

Your Profile: Ideal Candidate
  • General knowledge and skill level of a practicing trial attorney.
  • Proficiency with modern Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to learn and understand insurance policy conditions and provisions.
  • Familiarity with settlement values within the assigned territory.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy or willingness to learn.

Your Training & Experience:
  • Prefer admitted practicing law in Ohio and Indiana or willing to attain reciprocity for either state.
  • Appropriate licenses to practice before boards, state and federal courts preferred.
  • Must reside in Ohio or Indiana.
  • Maintain required continuing legal education credits.
  • Property & Casualty Insurance experience preferred.
  • Three to five years of law practice is preferred.

Join Our Positive Team

We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude and a passion for making a difference. If you're ready to contribute to a company that values community, integrity, and excellence, consider joining our team at Celina Insurance Group. Visit our website at www2.celinainsurance.com to apply today.

About Ohio National Mutual

The Ohio National Life Insurance Company is no longer a mutual insurance company. The Ohio National Life Insurance Company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Along with its affiliated companies, the Ohio National group offers life insurance, annuities, disability insurance, group retirement plans, and investment products. It sells products in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The CEO is Gary T. “Doc” Huffman, and the President and COO is Barbara A. Turner. The company currently employs over 1,000 associates. Ohio National was named as one of the best 15 places to work in Cincinnati in 2017 by The Cincinnati Enquirer. It was ranked #126 on the Forbes list of America's Best Midsize Employers in 2018, placing it 8th among Ohio companies and 1st among Cincinnati-area companies, and 11th nationally for midsize Banking and Financial Services companies. Ohio National has an international presence as well, and maintains an office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where it manages its operations in South America. It owns a South American subsidiary headquartered in Santiago, Chile, and sells products in Chile, Brazil, and Peru. The company is currently rated A by Standard & Poor’s, A+ by A.M. Best, and A1 by Moody’s.
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