Attorney

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About the role

Earl R. Uehling & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join the Mount Laurel, New Jersey Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, the role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. The position is classified as a hybrid role, requiring hours in the office and virtually. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

LOCATION: Earl R. Uehling & Associates, 3000 Atrium Way, Suite 310, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Responsibilities

• Establishing collaborative working relationships with clients, claim partners, and co-workers.
• Handling litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department.
• Preparing pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other documents in the defense of our clients.
• Working with experts.
• Preparing and summarizing reports.
• Trial strategy and case development.
• Preparing for and defending our clients at trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings.

Requirements

• 2-5 years relevant experience preferred; judicial clerkship is helpful but not required.
• Litigation experience, preferably insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers compensation.
• Knowledge of state and local discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience.
• Trial, arbitration, mediation, and deposition experience.
• File ownership experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form.
• Working knowledge of a Case Management system and a Document Storage system.
• J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials.
• Active law license to practice in the state of operation and a member in good standing with the State Bar of New Jersey.
• Eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
• Must cease all outside practice and suit involvement before joining State Farm.
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities is an essential function.
• Irregular hours may be required.

Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week.

• Get Paid! Potential starting salary range: $129,250 - $145,000 (high end limited to applicants with significant relevant experience). Eligible for an annual raise and bonus, with potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary.
• Stay Well! Robust health and wellbeing programs with State Farm paying most of your healthcare premium. Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan, all providing 100% coverage for in-network preventative care. Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more.
• Develop and Grow! Educational benefits including industry-leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and financing through State Farm Federal Credit Union.
• Take a Little “You” Time! Generous time off policies including up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days.
• Give Back! Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Retirement planning with free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Relocation benefits may be available depending on eligibility and position.