Description:
Job Description:Overview:
As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry.
Our mission is to provide high-quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.
Jared R. Levy and Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney located in the Portland Metropolitan area. This is an opportunity to join State Farm's Claim Litigation team based in Seattle, WA, defending clients in Oregon state courts.
Work Arrangement: This is a remote role, with a requirement to be on-site for in-person meetings (Office Location: 901 5th Avenue, Suite 830, Seattle, WA 98164) two times per month for the first six months. Travel and other approved work-related expenses are fully reimbursed. After the initial six-month period, work arrangements and/or location - including the frequency of in-person attendance may change to once a month.
The role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where attorneys can support one another while maintaining ownership of their files. Because our attorneys are not billed by the hour, you have the opportunity to focus on strategy and trial/case development as matters move through litigation. State Farm also provides an inclusive environment with career development opportunities.
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Responsibilities:
- Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
- Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings
- Develop trial strategy and case development plans
- Attend litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of civil litigation experience in Oregon, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
- May also consider additional experience in medical malpractice and workers' compensation
- Extensive jury trial experience
- Strong knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive law appropriate to experience level
- Proven experience with trials, depositions, and mediation
- Demonstrated ability to maintain file ownership and work autonomously
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
- Working knowledge of a case management system
- Working knowledge of a document storage system
Education Requirements:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
- Must hold an active Oregon law license and be in good standing with the Oregon State Bar
- Must also hold an active Washington law license and be in good standing with the Washington Bar. Candidates must be able to initiate reciprocal admission to the Washington Bar within 30 days of hire.
Additional Details:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. immediately; State Farm will not sponsor for U.S. work authorization
- Except for authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys may not engage in legal business outside of State Farm. Candidates must discontinue outside practice and any active suit involvement prior to joining State Farm
- Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities is an essential function
- Irregular hours may be required