House Counsel Managing Attorney

In this role you will lead and manage legal staff operations for the Indianapolis Law Office providing oversight and direction for preparation of lawsuit for settlement and/or trial.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Will receive and assign litigation files to the appropriate level of attorney in the office and will do all tasks necessary to prepare cases for mediation, pretrial, trial and post-trial resolution,  as well as be responsible for the operation of the House Counsel office to which they are assigned.

2. Responsible for monitoring the progress and strategy of the CARE Legal Specialists and Clerical personnel in the office; this position will conduct monthly audits and performance coaching..

3. Maintain all the requirements for the practice of law in the state in which he or she is admitted to practice.

4. Carry out the policies, procedures and protocols of State Auto House Counsel in accordance with the Case Handling Guidelines and any other directive issued by Corporate Claims Counsel.

5. May be called upon to perform additional duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Experience/Education  

An attorney licensed to practice in the state of Indiana.  A minimum of 7 years of litigation and managerial experience required. Previous in-house counsel experience preferred.  Required to have experience in the preparation for trial and in the trying of cases involving first and third party claims against insurance companies or their insureds and have some experience in preparing appeals.

Communication and Collaboration Skills

Ability to write simple, as well as highly complex and technical memos, letters, analysis and reports.  This person will also have the ability to write pretrial, trial, post trial and appellate materials. Ability to communicate and explain both simple and complex materials to Company personnel, opposing counsel, judges and juries, either individually or in groups.

Problem Solving  

This position will require the individual to interpret complex requirements/issues and work independently. The individual must be able to identify and implement key opportunities while researching potential solutions.

State Auto Values

Must be willing to work by the values established by State Auto as well as the goals and mission of House Counsel.

ABOUT US:

State Auto offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus program, an excellent benefits program including medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance coverage, life insurance, matching 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, and a stock purchase plan.

State Auto is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants and to providing associates with a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions (hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and work assignments) are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. State Auto will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

State Auto is a smoke-free work environment. We utilize drug screening and background checks as conditions of employment. For all exempt positions we also obtain motor vehicle reports (MVR s).

State Auto will not accept candidates from third-party recruiters without a signed agreement with State Auto.