You will report to a manager, legal services.
Remote in Portland, OR Metro area only.
#LI-Remote
Position Compensation Range:
$27.46 - $45.11Pay Rate Type:
HourlyCompensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.
Primary Accountabilities
•Assist attorney in trial preparation.
•Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence and legal memorandums under the supervision of an attorney.
•Aid in the organization, summarization and evaluation of medical records in the discovery process and for trial preparation.
•Conduct investigation and discovery under limited supervision.
•Draft discovery responses and assists in preparation of witnesses and demonstrative evidence for trial.
•Assist attorney in complex depositions, hearings, trials and other similar settings, as needed.
•Represent insured or the company in small claims / conciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable by jurisdiction.
•Review files to determine issues, records needed and the possibility of settlement.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
•Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
•Demonstrated experience performing legal research, conducting investigations, gathering and summarizing medical records, indexing depositions, gathering evidence and preparing exhibits for trial, with minimal assistance.
•Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence with minimal assistance.
•Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of insurance, legal ethics rules and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
•Demonstrated experience with various PC software applications, legal research tools and trial applications. (e.g. Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw and Trial Pad).
•Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.
•Licenses
Not Applicable.
Travel Requirements
•Up to 10%.
Physical Requirements
•Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Working Conditions
•Not Applicable.
- To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
- Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
- Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
- Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting
We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation.
#LI-MN2Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service
- Experience performing legal research and conducting investigations
- Experience gathering and summarizing medical records
- Experience indexing depositions, gathering evidence, and preparing trial exhibits
- Experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and legal correspondence
- Knowledge of insurance and legal ethics rules
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Experience with PC software, legal research tools, and trial applications
- Knowledge of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system
American Family Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Family Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by American Family Insurance.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Compensation has seen multiple increases, including a higher internal minimum hourly wage effective 2025 for many customer‑facing and claims roles. These moves indicate continued investment to raise the pay floor and improve total rewards competitiveness.
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Retirement Support — The total package includes a 401(k) with company match alongside a company‑funded cash‑balance pension, strengthening long‑term financial security. This combination is positioned as a standout element within the overall benefits mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded in 2025 for birthing parents and for all parents, including adoptive and foster. Caregiver leave adds further family support within the leave portfolio.
American Family Insurance Insights
What We Do
For more than 85 years, American Family Insurance has built its reputation on sound principles. We strive to provide you industry-leading service, exceptional claims experience and products that build long-term relationships. This is accomplished by treating policyholders fairly in a helpful and caring way and making it easy and convenient to work with us. We know our customers like family. American Family Insurance thrives by conducting its business in accordance with the highest ethical standards and the law at all times. Integrity is part of our culture and always has been. The reputation we enjoy and trust-based relationships we have built with our customers are determined by the example set by management and the character and good judgment exercised at all levels of our organization. It’s a way of doing business that our customers have come to expect from us and a standard that we continue to live up to.
