Kemper

In-House Trial Attorney, Hybrid – Temporary, Project Based

Kemper
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeAlpharetta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal case management, including the preparation of pleadings, briefs, and memorandums, while effectively communicating with claims handlers and maintaining organized documentation. Proven ability to analyze case factors and develop strategies for trial preparation in insurance defense.

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

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 more than 60-day intervals
  • Ensure files are properly documented and organized
  • Respond promptly to telephone calls and correspondence
  • Use or ensure use of case management software for notes, diary, calendar, billing, and case management
  • Perform all other assigned duties

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
  • Expected to reside in the [incomplete location statement]

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • High-performing culture
  • Opportunities for personal development and professional challenge
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Hybrid work arrangement (working both in office and remotely)

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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 HandlingTrial Preparation