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Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, a Fortune 500 company. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value the unique perspective each of our employees bring to the workplace. We know that when people with different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively, we can exceed our business objectives. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that fosters creativity and enables our ongoing success.

Our Executive Liability Division underwrites Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, and Fiduciary Liability Insurance for public, private and not for profit companies. The Executive Liability Division is searching for an Associate Claims Attorney or a Claims Attorney depending on background and experience. The person hired for this position will work from either the Schaumburg, IL office, or downtown Chicago office, which both offer a hybrid work from home opportunity.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required.
• Generally, 2 to 6 years of related experience.
• Experience in the areas of litigation, insurance coverage, employment practices, or claims adjusting would be a plus.
• Detail oriented, organized and possess strong analytical skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope of Job/Qualifications: Works within significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination. Demonstrates strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures. Maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This position does not counsel the company.