Description:

At An Insurance Company, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation and services to our insureds and customers all over the country. We are dedicated to assisting our insureds in times when they need us most, helping them through the litigation process and supporting them when they need legal counsel most. The role of Staff Counsel Attorney offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional legal representation to our insureds and policyholders by managing moderately complex civil litigation involving the corporation and/or its insureds, all within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. If you are looking for a place to build a long-term career, gain value litigation experience and hone your trial skills, and practice law with the purpose of helping An Insurance Company policyholders and insureds, consider joining our California Staff Counsel team!

You will report to a Senior Manager in the Legal department. Join our team today and be a part of our commitment to excellence!

Primary Accountabilities:

Handle litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.
Analyze file as litigation progresses. Evaluate cases and seeks settlement as necessary.
Conduct discovery (e.g. written interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions).
Conduct motion practice.
Draft all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation. Conduct necessary research in support of drafting activities.
Handle litigated matter through trial, including mediations, settlement conferences and arbitration.
Advocate client position in all forums (state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings) and circumstances, both formal and informal.
Stay current on state statutes and court decisions and analyzes how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of the various policy provisions.
May have or develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage).

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
Demonstrated experience preparing civil pleadings, motions and discovery and deposing witnesses.
Demonstrated litigation experience.
Solid knowledge and understanding of rules of Professional Responsibility for the jurisdiction in which they practice.
Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
Admitted to the state bar in the state where they are located or (1) admission to the bar within one year of hire for individuals who must pass a bar exam or portions of a bar exam to be admitted or (2) bar admission as soon as practicable but no later than 60 days of hire for individuals with diploma privilege or who are eligible for in-house counsel registration.
Juris Doctor.

Additional Knowledge & Skills: