Overview
A legal team is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to manage civil litigation cases, protect policyholders, and provide expert legal representation. This role reports to a Senior Manager of Litigation and involves handling moderately complex cases with a focus on ethical standards and client advocacy.
Responsibilities
- Manage civil litigation cases for the organization and its insured clients
- Analyze cases and develop strategies to achieve optimal outcomes
- Pursue settlements when appropriate
- Lead discovery processes, draft pleadings and briefs, and conduct legal research
- Represent clients in trials, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
- Advocate in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and regulatory hearings
- Stay informed on legal trends to ensure policies remain enforceable
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to the Oregon State Bar
- Demonstrated litigation experience, including preparing civil pleadings, motions, discovery, and deposing witnesses
- Solid knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law
- Understanding of rules of Professional Responsibility for the practicing jurisdiction
- Experience providing customer-driven legal solutions and support
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for client advocacy and community impact
- Commitment to professional growth and collaboration within a legal team
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $113,000.00 - $194,000.00 (varies by job level and geographic location)
- Relocation support available for eligible candidates
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Wellbeing programs
- Competitive 401(k) contribution and pension plan
- Annual incentive program
- Paid time off: 9 holidays plus 23 days accrued annually for full-time employees
- Student loan repayment program
- Paid family leave
Additional Information
- New employees participate in an orientation program, typically held in person at the Madison, WI headquarters or other core locations; virtual sessions may be available
- Employment offers are contingent on background checks and signing a non-disclosure agreement
- Sponsorship is not available for this position unless specified
- The employer is an equal opportunity organization compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for the application and interview process, as well as for performing essential job functions
Location
- Position requires admission to the Oregon State Bar, indicating work location in Oregon or jurisdictionally relevant areas