Senior Claims Attorney

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Drive strategy on complex lawsuits from investigation through trial while advising claims and underwriting teams on coverage, negotiations, and legal developments. You'll try cases, mentor staff, and keep litigation on track-ensuring strong results in and out of the courtroom.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend, Madison or Appleton.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Claims Attorney to join our claims legal team. In this role, you will manage large and complex lawsuit files, provide guidance to trial attorneys, and represent the company and its policyholders in litigation. You'll play a key role in shaping litigation strategy, conducting trials, and advising claims and underwriting teams on legal developments and coverage issues.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain short- and long-range litigation strategies for complex files.

• Oversee case investigations and track progress on assigned matters.

• Direct and advise claims trial attorneys on case strategy and individual issues.

• Establish filing and hearing calendars for active cases.

• Represent the company and its policyholders in trials.

• Conduct in-depth legal research and provide counsel on coverage, negotiation, and evaluation.

• Educate claims and underwriting departments on recent legal trends and policy implications.

• Mentor and assist in training legal support staff.

• Actively participate in community and civil affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of insurance-related litigation and trial practice.

• Education: Law degree (JD) from an accredited law school; member of the state bar where practicing.

• Training: Completion of Program in General Insurance (preferred).

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to take on meaningful, high-level litigation work while shaping legal strategy and supporting the growth of our teams. You'll be a trusted advisor across departments and a key advocate for our company and policyholders.

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The salary range for this position is $135,000-$190,000.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

• Bonus eligible based on performance

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.