Senior Trial Staff Attorney - Staff Counsel

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You will be a work-from-home litigation attorney located in either Oregon or Southern Washington and be available for in-person appearances. You will be responsible for managing litigation related to the corporation and its insureds, in accordance with established corporate guidelines and the applicable standards of good faith. You report to the Senior Manager, Legal.

Primary Accountabilities:

• You will handle litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility. You will handle files and issues of a complex nature and communicate with client regarding file status and progress.
• You will analyze file as litigation progresses. You will evaluate cases and seek settlement as necessary.
• You will conduct discovery (e.g. written interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and depositions).
• You will conduct motion practice.
• You will draft all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation. You will conduct necessary research in support of drafting activities.
• You will advocate client position in all and circumstances, both formal and informal. You will negotiate effectively in the resolution of claims and other issues.
• You will stay current on state statutes and court decisions and analyze how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of the various policy provisions. You may have or develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage).
• You will participate in divisional or corporate projects as assigned.
• You will develop and deliver presentations for other departments to inform personnel on how the law affects their particular job responsibilities.
• You will adjust reserves to reflect company exposure based upon file information available at that time.

Qualifications:

• 5–12 Years 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 you practice.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Admission to the Oregon State Bar
• Juris Doctor