Senior Litigation Attorney

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

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to the Iowa State Bar; Nebraska State Bar admission preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in civil litigation and trial advocacy
  • Solid knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law
  • Understanding of Professional Responsibility rules in the relevant jurisdiction
  • Experience preparing civil pleadings, motions, and conducting depositions
  • Strong customer-driven service orientation

Responsibilities

  • Manage moderate civil litigation cases for policyholders
  • Analyze cases and strategize for favorable settlements
  • Lead discovery processes and draft legal documents
  • Represent clients in various legal settings including trials and mediations
  • Advocate for clients in state and federal courts and administrative settings
  • Stay informed on legal trends affecting policy enforcement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Competitive 401(k) contribution
  • Pension plan and annual incentive programs
  • 23 days of paid time off accrued annually
  • Paid family leave and student loan repayment program
  • Nine paid holidays annually
Full Job Description
As a Senior Litigation Attorney, you9ll play a vital role in protecting our policyholders, guiding them through challenging times, and ensuring their voices are heard in the legal system.

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Position Compensation Range:
$113,000.00 - $194,000.00

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 You9ll Do:
  • Manage moderately complex civil litigation for American Family and our insureds, following established guidelines and the highest ethical standards
  • Analyze cases, strategize for optimal outcomes, and pursue settlements when appropriate
  • Lead discovery, draft pleadings and briefs, and conduct research to support your litigation strategy
  • Represent clients in trials, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
  • Advocate for our clients in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and regulatory hearings
  • Stay ahead of legal trends and ensure our policies remain strong and enforceable


Who We9re 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 Iowa State Bar. Additional admission to the Nebraska State Bar or willingness to gain admission to the Nebraska State Bar preferred
  • 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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