Trial attorney

Qualifications

• 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
• This position is considered for a Full-Time Remote work arrangement in the Greater Atlanta Metro area

Responsibilities

• Personally handles or manages litigation of a most complex nature involving either the corporation and / or its insured within established corporate guidelines, applicable standards of good faith
• Analyzes file as litigation progresses
• Evaluates cases and seeks settlement as necessary
• Conducts discovery (e.g. written interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions)
• Conducts motion practice
• Drafts all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation
• Conducts necessary research in support of drafting activities
• Advocates client position in all forums (state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings) and circumstances, both formal and informal
• Stays current on state statutes and court decisions and analyzes how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of the various policy provisions
• May have or develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage)
• Work that primarily involves sitting / standing

Benefits

• Compensation Minimum: $109,000 / year
• Compensation Maximum: $186,000 / year
• Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location
• 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