Claims Attorney - Remote at American Family Insurance Group

Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Insurance, Commercial TransportationIndustries

Requirements

LLM (Master of Law) or JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required
Prefer at least 5 years of Transportation Defense experience
Generally, a minimum of 6 years of legal or claims experience
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures
Knowledge of industry laws and regulations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

Assesses claims, including liability determination, coverage analysis, and damage evaluation
Assigns cases to outside counsel and evaluates their performance
Develops, prepares, and implements Claims Litigation strategy, including affecting settlements/reserves within prescribed limits
Works toward the resolution of claims files and attends arbitrations, mediations or trials as necessary, but is not attorney of record
Ensures compliance of claims handling pursuant to all state, legal, statutory, and regulatory bodies
May provide oversight and supervision to outside counsel on claims-related litigation
May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

claims assessmentliability determinationcoverage analysisdamage evaluationclaims litigationsettlementsreserves managementoutside counsel management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Claims Attorney position remote?

Yes, this position is fully remote and can be worked from anywhere in the USA.

What education and experience are required for the Claims Attorney role?

A JD (Juris Doctorate) or LLM (Master of Law) and current attorney license are required, with preference for at least 5 years of Transportation Defense experience and a minimum of 6 years of legal or claims experience.

What skills are needed for this Claims Attorney position?

Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to handle claims assessment, litigation strategy, and compliance with legal regulations.

What is the company culture like at National Interstate?

The company values integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment, and collaboration, fostering an engaging and driven team where diverse backgrounds are valued to achieve business results.

What makes a strong candidate for the Claims Attorney role?

Candidates with a JD or LLM, active attorney license, at least 5 years of Transportation Defense experience, and strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills will stand out, especially those able to handle complex claims and litigation.