Job description

Pre-Litigation Attorney - Auto Insurance Company Legal Dept

American Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC) is a leader in the nonstandard automobile insurance industry. We are a growing midsized, profitable company doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas soon. We are looking for a dedicated attorney to contribute their skills in a fast paced and developing organization. AFIC is a financially strong "A+" Superior rated insurance company by A.M. Best.

This position is located in Mt Prospect – a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Responsibilities:

• Review first and third party pre litigation and litigation automobile claims for coverage and settlement
• Negotiate favorable resolutions with law firms and individuals, respond to demand letters, and generate evaluations on assigned cases
• Research and analyze case-specific legal issues and documentation such as insurance policies, lien language, settlement releases, laws, regulations, etc.
• Collaborate with internal clients, departments, and outside counsel on assigned matters to protect and mitigate risk to the Company
• Contribute to the development of internal policies, guidelines, toolkits, and job-aids to mitigate risk
• Work in partnership with managers and supervisors within the Claim Department
• Maintain an effective and organized operation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Potential for increasing responsibility into a management role
• Juris Doctorate and Member in good standing of the Bar Association a plus
• Minimum 2 years work experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience negotiating either professionally or personally
• Proficiency with technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A responsible, conscientious nature and the ability to fast track claims
• Ability to learn and develop an expertise in insurance coverages and policy contracts
• Good problem-solving aptitude
• Attention to detail and excellent quality of work

Benefits:

• Paid training by Legal and Claim Departments
• Regular Full Time Status
• Competitive Salary
• 401K - with company contribution of up to 4% of salary
• Attractive Health insurance plans – United Healthcare PPO, HMO or HSA
• Report to Management
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Business Casual Work Environment

Please provide your salary requirement with your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Auto Insurance Claim: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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