Senior Trial Attorney

American Family Insurance

Senior Trial Attorney managing complex civil litigation for American Family Insurance. Focusing on client representation and legal strategy in various legal settings including state and federal courts.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 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 Ohio State Bar
Juris Doctor

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Case AnalysisDiscovery ManagementMotions DraftingLegal ResearchSettlement Negotiation

Soft Skills

Customer-Driven SolutionsAdvocacy

Certifications

Juris Doctor