Supervisory Attorney – Complex Claim Unit

Overview

The Supervisory Senior Staff Attorney supervises outside counsel in managing complex litigation involving the corporation and/or its insureds. This role reports to a senior manager in litigation and oversees higher-complexity matters across multiple lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.
• Analyze files as litigation progresses, evaluate cases, and seek settlement as necessary.
• Oversee outside counsel throughout the litigation of complex claims.
• Review motions and briefs during litigation and provide necessary feedback.
• Conduct legal research as necessary.
• Observe court hearings and trials as necessary.
• Stay current on state statutes and court decisions and analyze how they affect the interpretation and enforceability of policy provisions.
• Supervise higher-complexity litigation across multiple lines of business.

Requirements

• Coverage experience preferred.
• 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 the rules of Professional Responsibility for the jurisdiction in which you practice.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Admitted to the state bar in the state where you are located.
• Juris Doctor.

Compensation & Benefits

• Position compensation range: $113,000.00 - $194,000.00.
• Pay rate type: Salary.
• Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.
• Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.
• 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.
• Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for benefits.

Additional Information

• All employees participate in New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at the Madison, WI Headquarters or one of the organization’s core locations. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• An offer to the selected candidate will be contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
• An offer to the selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting.
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment, and equal opportunity.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals during the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.