• Job Description

  Req#: R36887
  Job Description Summary
  The American Family Insurance Legal Department is seeking an experienced Coverage Counsel who has demonstrated the ability to multi-task, work independently and in team settings, and deliver results. You will provide legal support for the Claims departments at the American Family companies. You will work on insurance coverage opinions, attend and provide guidance at roundtables and collaborate on best practices claims topics. You will also retain outside counsel on coverage litigation and monitor declaratory judgment actions. The ideal candidate will assist in the continuous improvement and implementation of the legal department strategies and promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. You will report to the Senior Manager, Legal.
  
  In this primarily field-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working in the field, directly interacting with customers, Agents, Agency Staff, etc. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.
  
  Internal candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location and will be considered based upon the needs of the role.
  
  Previous Coverage Experience is required.
  
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  Position Compensation Range:
  $111,000.00 - $190,000.00
  Pay Rate Type:
  Salary
  Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.
  Job Description
  Primary Accountabilities
  • You will conduct legal research and draft coverage opinions on all lines of business, including personal lines, commercial policies and non-standard auto products.
  • You will review knowledge articles and standard operating procedures for verification of compliance with state laws and regulations.
  • You will answer claims related questions from staff and management.
  • You will assist with Department of Insurance complaint responses.
  • You will develop uniform strategies within states on certain recurring subjects.
  • You will help monitor outside counsel on EUOs.
  • You will draft Reservation of Rights and coverage disclaimer letters.
  • You will participate in Claims roundtables as a legal expert.
  
  Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
  • 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 state bar in the state where they are located or (1) admission to the bar within one year of hire for individuals who must pass a bar exam or portions of a bar exam to be admitted or (2) bar admission as soon as practicable but no later than 60 days of hire for individuals with diploma privilege or who are eligible for in-house counsel registration.

  • Juris Doctor
  
  Licenses
  • Not Applicable.
  
  Travel Requirements
  • Up to 25%.
  
  Physical Requirements
  • Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  
  Working Conditions
  • Not Applicable.
  Additional Information
  • Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
  • Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
  • Our policy restricts consideration of applicants needing employment sponsorship (visa) to specialty occupations. Sponsorship will not be considered for this position.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!
  We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.
  We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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• About the company

  American Family Insurance, also abbreviated as AmFam, is an American private mutual company that focuses on property, casualty, and auto insurance, and also offers commercial insurance, life, health, and homeowners coverage as well as investment and re...

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