Senior Litigation Attorney – Southern California

American Family Insurance

. Manage moderately complex civil litigation for American Family and its insureds .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $218,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing civil litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and representing clients in various legal settings. Possesses strong knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law, along with adherence to Professional Responsibility standards.

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Civil Litigation ManagementPleading PreparationLegal ResearchTrial RepresentationCalifornia Bar Admission

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Hard Skills

Civil PleadingsMotionsDiscoveryWitness DepositionsLitigation Strategy

Soft Skills

Customer-Driven SolutionsCollaborationAdvocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor

Industry Keywords

Tort LawContract LawInsurance LawProfessional ResponsibilityRegulatory Hearings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage moderately complex civil litigation for American Family and its insureds
Analyze cases and strategize for optimal outcomes
Pursue settlements when appropriate
Lead discovery
Draft pleadings and briefs
Conduct legal research to support litigation strategy
Represent clients in trials, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
Advocate for clients in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and regulatory hearings
Stay ahead of legal trends
Ensure policies remain strong and enforceable
Collaborate with colleagues and report directly to a Senior Manager in the Legal department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service
Demonstrated experience preparing civil pleadings, motions and discovery
Demonstrated experience 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 California Bar
Juris Doctor
Offer contingent on applicable background checks
Offer contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
Sponsorship will not be considered unless specified in the posting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support for eligible candidates
Professional development and career growth opportunities
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
New Employee Orientation during the first week
Reasonable accommodation support