Litigation Management Counsel

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Jobs via eFinancialCareers Full time

Job Summary

The Litigation Management Counsel is responsible for direct communications with the Company regarding evaluations and recommendations relating to complex and high exposure litigation against the Company.

This role coordinates and oversees outside counsel in trial and appellate work and is accountable for evaluating, assessing, designing and implementing litigation strategy in collaboration with defense counsel as well as assuring the litigation against the Company is handled in a consistent, efficient and effective manner.

The Litigation Management Counsel assists handling attorneys on matters of procedure and substantive law including, pleadings, discovery matters and policy coverage questions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Works closely with the Company to assess litigation for extra contractual exposure and to educate Claims personnel on legal issues related to Claims practices.
  • Reports on trends and provides recommendations related to the litigation managed.
  • Consulting with claims personnel on selected claims.
  • Responsible for completing evaluations and investigations on complex and high exposure cases.
  • Identifies areas and issues which may give rise to exposure to the Company.
  • Also recommends strategies and settlements in complex litigated matters and attends litigation conferences, arbitration hearings, settlement conferences and trials.
  • Monitors outside counsel to ensure adherence to litigation plans.
  • Works with assigned outside legal counsel to ensure litigation against the Company is handled in accordance with the objectives of the litigation.

Requirements

A JD degree is required and active membership in a State Bar in the state in which position is located or registered as in-house counsel in California.

A minimum of seven years as an attorney is required. The preferred candidate will have five years experience advising senior level management, litigating or managing insurance bad faith matters, as in-house counsel for an insurance company, and delivering training on legal or claims issues.

Excellent written and oral communications skills, including exceptional presentation skills. Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals. Strong internal and external customer service ethics focusing on identifying as well as implementing solutions to complex business and legal challenges.

Benefits

Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.

Salary Range

$109,920 - $195,625

Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job Location(s)

US - CA, R_US - United States



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