Senior Staff Attorney

Role Overview

• Handle litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility
• Analyze file as litigation progresses. Evaluate cases and seek settlement as necessary
• Oversee outside counsel throughout litigation of complex claims
• Review motions and briefs during course of litigation and provide necessary feedback
• Conduct legal research as necessary
• Observe court hearing and trials as necessary
• Stay current on state statutes and court decisions and analyzes how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of the various policy provisions
• Supervise litigation with a higher complexity across multiple lines of business

Requirements

• Coverage experience preferred
• 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 state bar in the state where they are located
• Juris Doctor

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
• Competitive 401(k) contribution
• Pension plan
• Annual incentive
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
• Student loan repayment program
• Paid-family leave