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Kemper

In-House Trial Attorney

Kemper

. Handle legal work on assigned cases .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal case management, including the preparation of pleadings and briefs, while effectively communicating with claims handlers and maintaining compliance with licensing requirements. Proven ability to analyze case factors and develop strategic approaches to insurance defense work.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Trial Attorney ExperienceInsurance Defense WorkCase Management SoftwareState Bar MembershipDocument Organization

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Hard Skills
Legal Case HandlingPleadings PreparationBrief WritingMemorandum DraftingCase Analysis
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPrompt Responsiveness
Tools & Technologies
Case Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
State Bar MembershipContinuing Education Requirements
Industry Keywords
Insurance DefenseClaims HandlingLegal DocumentationTrial Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Handle legal work on assigned cases
  • Aggressively pursue files referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department
  • Create and maintain documented case-handling strategies, including analysis of judges, plaintiff attorneys, and aggravating factors
  • Develop, organize, and maintain document files containing pleadings, briefs, and memorandums
  • Prepare and submit timely status reports to claims handlers on significant activities, no greater than 60-day intervals
  • Ensure all files are properly documented and organized
  • Provide prompt responses to telephone calls and correspondence
  • Utilize or ensure use of case management software for notes, diary, calendar, billing, and case administration

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years of experience as a trial attorney
  • Handling of insurance defense work is preferred
  • Member of the State Bar
  • Maintain all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements
  • Required to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • High-performing culture
  • Opportunities for personal development and professional challenge
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Equal opportunity employment and commitment to diversity and equality