Trial Attorney (Home in Los Angeles/Orange County)

Internal Revenue Service; California; On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Staff Counsel Attorney to manage civil litigation and provide legal counsel. This role involves significant fieldwork with a focus on customer engagement and requires strong litigation experience and knowledge of relevant laws. Competitive compensation and relocation assistance are offered.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401(k) and pension

Annual incentives

Paid holidays and time off

Student loan repayment

Family leave

Qualifications

• Bar admission in the practicing state required within one year of hire.
• Experience preparing civil pleadings, motions, and conducting discovery.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation involving the corporation and insureds.
• Conduct discovery and manage litigated matters through trial and arbitration.
• Stay current on relevant statutes and court decisions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law

Customer-driven solutions

Understanding of Professional Responsibility rules

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

At American Family Insurance Company, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation and services to our insureds and customers across the country. We assist our insureds during times of need, guiding them through litigation and providing legal counsel. The Staff Counsel Attorney role offers an opportunity to manage moderately complex civil litigation involving the corporation and its insureds, within established guidelines and professional standards. If you seek a long-term career, want to gain litigation experience, hone trial skills, and practice law to help policyholders, consider joining our California Staff Counsel team!

You will report to a Senior Manager in the Legal department. Join us today and be part of our commitment to excellence!

This primarily field-based role involves spending 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working in the field, directly engaging with customers, agents, and staff. Occasional travel to office locations for meetings, training, or cultural events may be required.

Position Compensation Range: $109,000.00 - $185,000.00

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Compensation varies based on job level and geographic location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Handle litigation involving the corporation and/or insureds within corporate guidelines and professional standards.
2. Analyze files as litigation progresses; evaluate cases and seek settlement when appropriate.
3. Conduct discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions.
4. Conduct motion practice.
5. Draft pleadings, papers, and briefs; conduct research to support drafting.
6. Manage litigated matters through trial, mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitration.
7. Advocate for clients in various forums, both formal and informal.
8. Stay current on relevant statutes and court decisions, analyzing their impact on policy interpretation and enforcement.
9. Develop expertise in specific practice areas as needed.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

1. Experience providing customer-driven solutions and support.
2. Experience preparing civil pleadings, motions, discovery, and deposing witnesses.
3. Litigation experience.
4. Understanding of Professional Responsibility rules applicable to practice jurisdiction.
5. Knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law.
6. Bar admission in the practicing state or within one year of hire; or eligibility for in-house counsel registration.
7. Juris Doctor degree.

Additional Skills

• Admitted to the California State Bar is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

• Travel up to 50%.
• Work primarily involves sitting and standing.

Additional Information

• Offer contingent on background checks and signing a non-disclosure agreement.
• No employment sponsorship considered for this position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of experience level.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing programs, 401(k), pension, annual incentives, paid holidays, paid time off, student loan repayment, and family leave. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination and diversity.