Attorney

ResponsibilitiesState Farm Insurance Company's San Diego Claim Litigation Counsel Law Firm, Karen D. Wood & Associates, is seeking an attorney who has a minimum of 7 years of litigation, preferably insurance defense, experience. The ideal candidate will have prior trial experience, civil preferred, strong work ethic, customer focus, initiative, communication and technology skills. In addition, this position may have a heavy emphasis on handling third party litigation, first party claims and law and motion, requiring excellent writing and research skills and competitive academic credentials. We provide a congenial work environment with a manageable case load, ample support staff and no billable hour requirement. We offer a business casual environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 401K.Potential yearly salary range:

$110,550 – $170,000Potential yearly incentive pay up to 16% of base salary.QualificationsLaw degree (JD) and excellent academic credentialsActive license to practice law in California and a member in good standing of the California Bar7+ years of civil litigation experience/jury trial experience, preferably in insurance defense practiceExperience working in a paperless environmentStrong automation/technical skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentationStrong software skills including competency in Word, Outlook, and WestlawKnowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experienceExperience presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnessesApplicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity.

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