Claims Attorney Sr

COUNTRY Financial•Bloomington, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients. About the role Represents the organization on claims-related legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel to claims personnel. Maintains control of files and litigation costs. Develops, prepares, and implements claims litigation strategy. Will manage both first party property litigation as well as liability litigation. How does this role make an impact? - Assigns cases to outside counsel and evaluates their performance. - Provides legal advice and training to claims personnel to ensure consistent file handling. - Controls litigation costs and claim severity. - Responds to subpoenas, court orders and other legal requests in compliance with applicable laws and company policies. - May attend pertinent trials but is not attorney of record. - May provide oversight and supervision to outside counsel on claims-related litigation.

Requirements

Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
Must have passed the Bar exam.

Responsibilities

Assigns cases to outside counsel and evaluates their performance.
Provides legal advice and training to claims personnel to ensure consistent file handling.
Controls litigation costs and claim severity.
Responds to subpoenas, court orders and other legal requests in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
May attend pertinent trials but is not attorney of record.
May provide oversight and supervision to outside counsel on claims-related litigation.