Senior Supervisory Attorney - Complex Litigation

Overview

This role involves providing effective legal representation by retaining and supervising outside counsel handling complex litigation involving the organization and/or its insureds. The position requires adherence to established corporate guidelines and applicable professional responsibility codes. Responsibilities include initial coverage review, drafting Reservation of Rights letters on certain files, and providing legal advice to business partners as needed. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Legal.

This is primarily a field-based position, with approximately 80% of time spent (4+ days per week) working in the field, directly interacting with outside counsel, customers, agents, and agency staff. Occasional travel to office locations for meetings, training, and engagement activities is expected.

Internal candidates will be considered regardless of location based on role needs.

Compensation Range: $113,000.00 - $194,000.00 (Salary)

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

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload to achieve successful outcomes by proactively managing outside counsel and holding them accountable to organizational requirements.
• Develop and implement defense strategies throughout the litigation lifecycle, including initial file analysis, strategy development, and adjustments as litigation progresses.
• Adhere to litigation best practices such as strategy development, appropriate motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Timely escalate and report on files as required.
• Participate collaboratively in regular meetings with management and attorney teams to review file handling, reserving practices, risk management, process adherence, and performance.
• Present files effectively to senior leadership.
• Actively manage the file cycle, including timely file closing.
• Implement appropriate reserving practices, including early recognition of reserve deficiencies, timely adjustments, and obtaining necessary authority.
• Recognize coverage issues early, draft Reservation of Rights letters, incorporate coverage analysis into case evaluations, and engage coverage partners as appropriate.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the state bar in the state of residence, or admission within one year of hire if bar exam is required, or admission as soon as practicable but no later than 60 days of hire for individuals with diploma privilege or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• Demonstrated litigation experience, including preparing civil pleadings, motions, discovery, and deposing witnesses.
• Solid knowledge of rules of Professional Responsibility for the practicing jurisdiction.
• Strong understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Must take and pass an adjuster license exam within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing external counsel.
• Experience with first- and third-party bad faith litigation in western U.S. states.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily involves sitting and standing.

Additional Information

• Offer contingent on successful background checks.
• Offer contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement covering proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship is not available unless specified.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Competitive 401(k) contribution and pension plan.
• Annual incentive program.
• Nine paid holidays and 23 days of paid time off accrued annually for full-time employees.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Paid family leave.

Note: Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination, non-harassment, and equal opportunity. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees to participate in the application process, perform essential job functions, and receive benefits. Requests for accommodations can be made through the organization's human resources department.