In-House Litigation Discovery Counsel

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About the role

State Farm is seeking a dynamic and motivated attorney to join Corporate Law’s Litigation Section within State Farm’s Law Department in our new satellite office in Chicago's West Loop. This role will help State Farm engage in institutional discovery and manage institutional litigation risk. Team members are empowered to collaborate, innovate, and thrive professionally and personally in a supportive environment that values development and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Shape discovery-related strategies and issues in bad faith, class action, and various other types of litigation.
• Provide legal advice and help identify, develop, implement, and refine optimal use of discovery-related technology, including GenAI, for early case assessment and broader discovery strategies.
• Help shape policies that directly affect our business and customers.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner in leadership and litigation matters.
• Travel may be required to attend trial in person, other litigation-related events, or Corporate Headquarters in Bloomington, IL.
• Work irregular hours due to workload and nature of work.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials.
• Active law license in at least one state and in good standing with the bar. If not already licensed to practice law in Illinois, you will need to obtain at least an in-house limited license for this role, submit an application to the Illinois Board of Admissions within 90 days from your start date, actively pursue the licensure, and keep your supervisor informed throughout the process.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. immediately; sponsorship is not available.
• Must cease all outside legal practice and suit involvement before joining State Farm, except authorized pro bono work.

Qualifications

Preferred candidate would have a minimum of 7+ years’ experience in one or more of the following:

• Significant discovery experience, including managing discovery strategy across a portfolio of related matters.
• Significant motion practice experience, especially in the context of unilateral discovery.
• Use of technology (e.g., CAL/TAR, AI) as part of discovery and case assessment processes.
• A proactive, preventative approach to lawyering, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
• Demonstrated agility in learning new areas and a passion for continuous professional growth.
• Proven team player who excels in collaborating with diverse stakeholders in complex, fast-paced environments.

Schedule

Hybrid work model: This role requires the majority of time in-office to support close teamwork, with flexibility for remote productivity as business needs evolve. Compensation is based on a standard 38:45-hour work week.

Pay

• Potential starting salary range: $185,000.00–$280,000.00 (high end limited to applicants with significant relevant experience).
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 30% of base salary.
• Annual raise and bonus eligibility.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Robust health and wellbeing programs with State Farm covering most healthcare premiums. Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high-deductible plan with 100% coverage for in-network preventative care. Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more.
• Development and Growth: Educational benefits including industry-leading training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Financial Planning: Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and access to State Farm Federal Credit Union.
• Time Off: Generous time off policies including up to 20 days annually, parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days.
• Giving Back: Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary and access to free financial advisors.