Location(s)
Lake Mary FL, Orlando FL
**Details**
_Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a
direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive
difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-
performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and
professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly
motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real
difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining
our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that
delivers on our promises._
**Position Summary:**
Break free of the grind and put your legal skills to work in an environment
that’s anything but “corporate.” We want your creativity as well as your
experience on our Staff Counsel Team. Be recognized as a trusted advisor and
appreciated as a key contributor to success. Continuously gain new experience
and grow in a fast-paced collaborative setting. If you’re up for a challenge
and want an active role in one of the Insurance Industry’s biggest success
stories, we should talk.
**Position Responsibilities:**
* Work independently on assigned cases.
* Partner closely with Claims and Special Investigations units to aggressively pursue referred files.
* Interact with interesting professionals who are among the best in their fields.
* Provide timely status reports to claims handlers on significant events and milestones at no greater than 60-day intervals.
* Respond promptly to calls and correspondence.
* Talk shop with other top-notch legal thinkers.
* Develop and document a well-honed strategy for handling each case.
* Attend to and synopsize intangibles such as the judge, plaintiff attorney, and aggravating factors.
* Maintain meticulous document files of pleadings, briefs and memoranda.
* Employ creative solutions to tackle tough problems.
* Embrace Company and Staff Counsel protocols, operating guidelines and procedures.
* Master supporting technologies such as case management software for notes, diary, calendar, billings etc.
* Adhere to all legal and ethical standards and guidelines.
**Position Qualifications:**
* 3 to 5 years’ experience as a trial attorney.
* Prior experience handling insurance defense work is preferred.
* Must be a current member of the Bar in the State where practicing and maintain necessary licensing and continuing education requirements throughout employment.
* Required to travel as need
_Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be
considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability
status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the
locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and
equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a
workplace free from discrimination._
_Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or
staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of
Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee._