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Senior Trial Attorney - Northern CaliforniaAmerican Family Insurance • San Jose, CA, United States
Senior Trial Attorney - Northern California

Senior Trial Attorney - Northern California

American Family Insurance • San Jose, CA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Litigation Attorney – California Staff Counsel Team

Make a Meaningful Impact—Join a Team That Champions Justice and Empowers Communities. At American Family Insurance, we believe in supporting our customers when they need us most. As a Senior 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.

Position Compensation Range

$139,000.00 - $238,000.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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

Why Choose American Family Insurance?

  • Purpose-Driven Work : Help real people navigate complex legal challenges. Your expertise will make a difference in their lives and communities.
  • Career Growth : Build a long-term career with us. Gain valuable litigation experience, sharpen your trial skills, and develop specialty expertise in areas like auto, property, workers’ compensation, and more.
  • Supportive Team Culture : Collaborate with talented colleagues and report directly to a Senior Manager in our Legal department. We’re committed to your professional development and success.
  • Commitment to Excellence : Join a company recognized for integrity, innovation, and service. Be part of a team that sets the standard for legal representation in the insurance industry.

What You’ll 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 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, 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 California State Bar.
  • Juris Doctor.
  • Additional Information

  • 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 families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

    American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.

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