Senior Supervisory Attorney – Complex Claim Unit

American Family Insurance

. Provide effective legal representation by retaining and supervising outside counsel handling complex litigation involving the corporation and/or its insureds .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $194,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complex litigation management, including drafting legal documents, developing defense strategies, and managing outside counsel. Proficient in tort, contract, and insurance law with a strong focus on customer-driven legal solutions.

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Litigation ExperienceCivil Pleadings PreparationInsurance Law KnowledgeOutside Counsel ManagementJuris Doctor

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Hard Skills

Drafting Reservation of Rights LettersCivil Pleadings PreparationMotion PracticeDiscovery PreparationDeposing WitnessesDefense Strategy DevelopmentFile Lifecycle ManagementLitigation Best PracticesRisk ManagementTimely File Closing

Soft Skills

Customer-Driven SolutionsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProactive ManagementAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

State Bar AdmissionAdjuster License

Industry Keywords

Tort LawContract LawInsurance LawProfessional ResponsibilityBad Faith LitigationCoverage AnalysisFile ManagementLitigation StrategyRisk ManagementJurisdictional Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide effective legal representation by retaining and supervising outside counsel handling complex litigation involving the corporation and/or its insureds
Perform basic initial coverage review
Draft Reservation of Rights letters on certain files
Provide legal advice to business partners as needed
Report to the Senior Manager, Legal
Manage caseload to obtain successful outcomes
Proactively manage outside counsel and hold counsel accountable to company requirements
Implement litigation strategies to drive files toward successful resolution
Analyze and develop defense strategy throughout the file lifecycle
Adhere to litigation best practices, including strategy development, motion practice and trial preparation
Escalate and report on files as required
Participate in meetings and communications with management and attorney team members regarding file handling, strategy, reserving practices, risk management, process adherence and performance
Present files to senior leadership
Actively manage the file cycle, including timely file closing
Implement reserving practices, recognize reserve deficiencies, make timely adjustments and obtain authority when appropriate
Recognize coverage issues, draft Reservation of Rights letters, incorporate coverage analysis into case evaluations and engage Coverage partners as appropriate

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 state bar in the state where they are located, or required bar admission within the specified post-hire timeline
Juris Doctor
Must take and pass an adjuster license exam within 6 months of hire
Prior experience with external counsel management a plus
Experience with first- and third-party bad faith litigation in western U.S. states a plus
Up to 50% travel
Offer contingent on applicable background checks
Offer contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement
Sponsorship will not be considered unless specified in the posting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support for eligible candidates
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 and relationship-building support
Reasonable accommodation support