Assistant Managing Attorney

Overview

An Assistant Managing Attorney (AMA) position is available to join a legal team representing insured clients and the organization in workers' compensation, commercial and personal auto, general liability, group benefits, and related matters. The role involves litigation and non-litigated cases across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota in State and Federal courts, arbitrations, and workers' compensation tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the staff counsel office, including oversight, auditing, and guidance on case handling.
• Manage a personal caseload while ensuring adherence to corporate and departmental policies.
• Lead and manage legal professionals with corporate leadership and legal ethics responsibilities.
• Conduct suit analyses and frequent file reviews.
• Evaluate talent for performance cycles and seek continuous improvement of key performance indicators.
• Compile and analyze data and statistics for business reporting.
• Identify issues with client, claim, or corporate implications.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain legal and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with quality, customer service, and litigation management standards.
• Conduct local management file reviews and ensure team compliance with litigation guidelines and client service standards.
• Support successful completion of organizational initiatives through internal and external feedback.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including active litigation and direct file handling in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and/or Minnesota.
• Experience in workers' compensation, auto, general liability, or related lines of business.
• Management experience including leadership, project oversight, training, coaching, or mentoring.
• Membership in good standing with the Illinois state and federal general bar.
• Ability to analyze data to derive insights.
• Strong presentation, communication, and technical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar software platforms; adaptability to new technologies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $142,000 - $213,000, based on market analysis and individual qualifications.
• Total compensation may include bonuses, long-term incentives, and recognition programs.

Location

• This is a remote position available to candidates located in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, or Wisconsin.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion across all protected categories.