Senior Litigation Attorney

American Family Insurance

Senior Litigation Attorney managing civil litigation and supporting clients through legal challenges at American Family Insurance. Collaborate within a supportive team and uphold company values of integrity and service.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $194,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage moderately complex civil litigation for American Family and our insureds, following established guidelines and the highest ethical standards
Analyze cases, strategize for optimal outcomes, and pursue settlements when appropriate
Lead discovery, draft pleadings and briefs, and conduct research to support your litigation strategy
Represent clients in trials, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
Advocate for our clients in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and regulatory hearings
Stay ahead of legal trends and ensure our policies remain strong and enforceable

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 rules of Professional Responsibility for the jurisdiction in which they practice
Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law
Admitted to the Iowa State Bar
Additional admission to the Nebraska State Bar or willingness to gain admission to the Nebraska State Bar preferred
Juris Doctor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil litigationdrafting pleadingsconducting researchdeposing witnessespreparing motionsadvocating in trialssettlement negotiationsmediationsarbitrationslegal analysis

Soft Skills

customer-driven solutionsstrategic thinkingcommunicationadvocacyethical standardsproblem-solvingnegotiationleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detail

Certifications

Iowa State BarNebraska State Bar (preferred)Juris Doctor