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.

 

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.

 

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.

#LI-LG1

Remarkable 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!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

"Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer