Litigation Attorney - Chicago

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in customer-driven solutions and service
  • Experience preparing civil pleadings, motions, and conducting witness depositions
  • Litigation experience in relevant fields
  • Strong knowledge of Professional Responsibility rules in Illinois jurisdiction
  • Solid understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law
  • Admitted to the Illinois state bar
  • Juris Doctor degree

Responsibilities

  • Manage civil litigation for American Family and insured clients, adhering to ethical standards
  • Analyze case files and assess risks throughout the litigation process
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs to support litigation at trial or appellate levels
  • Advocate for clients in various forums, including state courts and alternative dispute resolution
  • Negotiate resolutions to litigation issues effectively
  • Stay updated on state statutes and court rulings affecting policy provisions
  • Develop areas of specialty practice, such as property and environmental law

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits
  • Competitive 401(k) contribution and pension plan
  • Annual incentive and 9 paid holidays
  • 23 days of paid time off accrued annually for full-time employees
  • Student loan repayment program and paid family leave support
Full Job Description
As a Litigation Attorney, you'll play a vital role in protecting our policyholders, guiding them through challenging times, and ensuring their voices are heard in the legal system. You will report to a senior manager, litigation.

Depending on the candidate pool, this position may be filled at a higher level to maintain alignment with experience and qualifications.

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Position Compensation Range:
$111,000.00 - $189,000.00

Pay Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

What You'll Do:
  • Manage civil litigation for American Family and our insureds, following established guidelines and the highest ethical standards
  • Analyze files as litigation progresses as well as risk to the company. Evaluate cases and seeks settlement as necessary
  • Draft all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation activities at the trial or appellate level. Conduct necessary research in support of drafting activities
  • Advocate client position in all forums (state court, alternative dispute resolution, administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings) and circumstances, both formal and informal
  • Negotiate effectively in the resolution all issues
  • 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
  • May develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage)


Who We're Looking For:
  • 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


What we need from you:
  • 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 IL state bar
  • Juris Doctor


Additional Information
  • To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
  • 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.

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