On-line Job Application Area: Legal / Human Resources Title: Counsel Location: Home Office    Legal / Corporate Secretary Description: About Farm Family: Farm Family is a group of insurance companies headquartered in Glenmont, New York, just 2 miles south of Albany, and are part of the American National family of companies. The Farm Family group has over $500 million annual revenue and over $2 billion in assets. Farm Family offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k), flexible Paid Time Off, Education Assistance and Flexible Spending programs. Job Description: Farm Family is looking for an experienced attorney to join our Legal team. The successful candidate will be a professional with exceptional organization and communication skills, the ability to analyze complex laws and regulations and to work independently and meet deadlines. Responsibilities include consulting on the legal implications of a wide range of business issues, preparing regulatory filings, performing legal and Internet research, maintaining current knowledge of relevant legal principles, practices and trends and supporting compliance initiatives. Our Legal team, comprised of 6 attorneys and 3 legal assistants and 1 law clerk, is dedicated to providing the best possible legal and regulatory support to Farm Family. The team offers guidance and expertise to Farm Family employees on a variety of business matters, in addition to representing the legal interests of Farm Family in various dealings with third parties. Requirements: ·J.D. and New York State Bar admission ·5+ years legal experience ·Property & Casualty insurance experience is preferred. ·Litigation, claims and/or insurance defense experience is a plus. ·Computer skills (Internet, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), ·Strong work ethic and high professional and ethical standards required Application Requirements In order for us to properly evaluate the candidacy of applicants for this position, all resumes submitted must include the following information: · Summary of Career Objectives (i.e. reason for applying for position) · Summary of Academic Success (Law School); i.e. Class Rank, GPA, Honors and/or Designations · Summary of Qualifications Incomplete applications may not be considered for this position. In support of a safe, drug free environment, criminal background checks and drug & alcohol testing are part of our hiring process. EOE Apply Back Apply2 Farm Family Life Insurance Company, Farm Family Casualty Insurance Company, and United Farm Family Insurance Company (collectively referred to as "Farm Family") consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam veteran or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Farm Family complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Farm Family also provides "reasonable accommodations" to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.