Active member of the State Bar with necessary licensing
Commitment to ongoing education requirements
Willingness to travel as needed
Responsibilities
Handles legal work on assigned cases
Aggressively pursues files referred by the Claims Department
Creates and maintains documented strategies for case handling
Develops and organizes document files including pleadings and briefs
Prepares and submits timely status reports to claims handlers
Ensures proper documentation and organization of all files
Provides prompt responses to all communications
Utilizes case management software for case tracking and documentation
Benefits
Opportunity to strategize and exercise business judgment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Engagement with a variety of legal cases
Supportive team structure with claims handlers
Access to case management tools and resources
Full Job Description
Location(s) Alpharetta, Georgia
Position Summary: We are seeking Legal Counsel to work in the Alpharetta, GA area. This role offers you the ability to strategize cases, exercise business judgment soundly, and operate with a sense of urgency. If you are suitably experienced and ready to quickly assume responsibilities, this opportunity may be for you.
Position Responsibilities:
Handles legal work on assigned cases
Aggressively pursues files referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department.
Creates and maintains a documented strategy for case handling in each assigned case to include a synopsis of the intangible factors, i.e. the judge, plaintiff attorney, aggravating factors, etc.
Develops, organizes and maintains document files consisting of pleadings, briefs and memorandums.
Prepares and submits timely status reports to claims handlers on all significant activities as they occur, but at no greater than 60-day intervals.
Ensures that all files are properly documented and organized.
Provides prompt and timely responses to all telephone calls and correspondence.
Utilizes and/or ensures use of case management software for maintaining notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc., on cases assigned to Staff Counsel and in accordance with established Company operating guidelines, procedures and legal and ethical requirements/guidelines.
Position Qualifications:
3+ years of experience as a trial attorney.
Handling of insurance defense work is preferred.
Member of the State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements.
Required to travel as needed.
About Kemper Corporation
Kemper Corporation is an insurance holding company that provides property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and other financial products and services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Kemper's property and casualty insurance products include personal and commercial auto insurance, homeowners insurance, and renters insurance. The company's life and health insurance products include individual life insurance, group life insurance, and health insurance. Kemper Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, which include Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty, and Kemper Life.
