Litigation Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee moderately complex civil litigation for American Family and its policyholders.

• Evaluate cases, formulate strategies for the best possible outcomes, and negotiate settlements when suitable.

• Direct discovery processes, draft legal pleadings and briefs, and carry out legal research.

• Represent clients in trials, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.

• Advocate for clients in both state and federal courts, as well as administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings.

• Keep abreast of legal trends and assist in maintaining robust and enforceable policies.

• Work collaboratively with team members and report directly to a Senior Manager within the Legal department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in delivering customer-centric solutions, support, or services.

• Proven experience in preparing civil pleadings, motions, and discovery, along with taking depositions.

• Established litigation experience.

• Strong understanding of the rules of Professional Responsibility relevant to the jurisdiction of practice.

• In-depth knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law.

• Admitted to the PA State Bar; NJ Bar admission is advantageous.

• Juris Doctor degree required.

• Offer is conditional upon passing applicable background checks.

• Offer is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement regarding proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.

• Sponsorship will not be considered unless indicated in the job posting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Extensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.

• Competitive 401(k) contributions.

• Pension plan available.

• Annual performance incentives.

• Nine paid holidays.

• Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees).

• Student loan repayment assistance.

• Paid family leave.

• New Employee Orientation program.