Staff Counsel-Home Office Claims

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Federated’s culture is grounded in our Four Cornerstones: Equity, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect.  We strive to create a work environment that embodies our values and commitment to diversity and inclusion.  We value and respect individual differences, and we leverage those differences to achieve better results and outcomes for our clients, employees, and communities.  Our top priority in recruitment and development of our next generation is to ensure we align ourselves with truly exceptional people who share these values.

As Staff Counsel for Home Office Property and Casualty Claims you will provide legal counsel and recommendations to assist Federated’s P&C Claims team on complex claim-related matters and lawsuits against policyholders and against Federated itself. Staff Counsel also assists with ongoing training and education for claims personnel as well as various claims-related and cross-functional company initiatives. This dynamic role, located at Federated’s national headquarters in Owatonna, Minnesota, requires an individual with a strong litigation background in tort claim and insurance coverage-related matters who has effective communication and relationship-building skills. 

Additional Qualifications Required:

• Juris Doctorate.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience demonstrating the ability to successfully manage complex and large-value claim and litigation matters.
• Private practice experience strongly preferred.

Candidates with more extensive experience are encouraged to apply. Starting salary will be determined based on skills and experience.

We offer a wide variety of ways to support you as a whole, both professionally and personally. Our commitment to your growth includes opportunities for internal mobility and career development paths, inspiring excellence in performance and ensuring your professional journey thrives. Additionally, we offer exceptional benefits to nurture your personal life. We understand the importance of health and financial security, offering encompassing competitive compensation, enticing bonus programs, cost-effective health insurance, and robust pension and 401(k) offerings. To encourage community engagement, we provide paid volunteer time and offer opportunities for gift matching. Discover more about Federated and our comprehensive benefits package: Federated Benefits You. 

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Federated will not sponsor candidates for employment visa status, such as an H1-B visa. Federated does not interview or hire students or recent graduates with J-1 or F-1 visas or similar temporary work authorization.

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