Claims Trial Attorney

AAA • Kansas City, MO

19d • Remote

About The Position

Claims Trial Attorney An exciting opportunity to join an in-house expanding legal team for a well-established and successful company offering a great culture, commitment to legendary service and competitive compensation package. We are seeking an experienced Claims Litigation Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will have autonomy for their cases from answer to final resolution by trial, settlement, or dispositive motion. This includes analyzing cases, developing legal theories and strategies, identifying potential exposure, developing and implementing discovery plans, and preparing for court proceedings. This includes the defense of policyholders in complex litigated homeowners, personal injury and property damage lawsuits. The position also provides legal representation for the Exchange to defend and protect its interest in uninsured motorist claims, underinsured motorist claims, and other legal actions based on business needs. Flexibility for a remote, hybrid, or in-office position, with responsibilities including both managing a caseload predominantly in western Missouri with minimal supervision, and providing legal opinions, advice, and guidance to legal team and Claims personnel.

Requirements

• JD degree from accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri required and Kansas license a plus.
• 7+ years of litigation experience
• First-chair jury trial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct day-to-day supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Kansas license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cases to determine all pertinent facts and develop legal theories/strategies in the defense of lawsuits.
• Identify potential exposure to policyholders or the Exchange.
• Develops and implements appropriate discovery plans and motions, as needed. This includes propounding and answering written discovery, subpoenas, and review of records, taking depositions, drafting motions, retaining and conferring with experts, and obtaining witness statements.
• Identifies issues of liability and damages, sets forth legal defenses and strategy recommendations, provides discovery plans, and if requested provides an opinion on value or any other pertinent information necessary.
• Prepare for, attend, and defend all court proceedings related to cases, including motions, trials, and arbitrations. Will also prepare for, attend, and defend mediations.
• Timely communicate with clients and Claims regarding case developments.
• Prepare and present legal opinions on claims issues.
• Participate in negotiation and settlement of cases with outside parties/entities.
• Provide assistance in handling other attorneys’ files as needed.
• Prepare and present training programs for attorneys and Claims staff.
• Other tasks necessitated by business needs.

Benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• PTO for community volunteer programs
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees