American Family Insurance is hiring a Senior Staff Counsel Litigation Attorney – NE Ohio

American Family Insurance is hiring a Senior Staff Counsel Litigation Attorney in NE Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for protecting our policyholders and guiding them through the legal system by managing moderately complex civil litigation.

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.

What We're Looking For

• 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 Ohio State Bar.
• Juris Doctor.

Team & Environment

Collaborate with talented colleagues and report directly to a Senior Manager in our Legal department.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $113,000.00 - $194,000.00
• 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.
• Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates in NE Ohio.

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.