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Attorney
St. Paul, MN
Job Description
OverviewWe are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations and the process of joining the State Farm team! ResponsibilitiesDavid M. Werwie & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm insurance companies, is seeking a trial attorney with 10 years' civil litigation and trial experience along with exceptional knowledge of Minnesota automobile insurance litigation, civil procedure, evidence, and trial strategy to join our St. Paul, MN office. Candidates must be active members in good standing with the Minnesota Bar and be in active, good standing with the Wisconsin Bar (or be immediately admittable to practice in Wisconsin by reciprocity or otherwise), and possess excellent academic credentials. Outstanding written and oral advocacy skills, the ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form, and strong software/technological skills including competency in Word, Outlook, and Westlaw are critical for this role. The most qualified candidate will be a self-starter who can independently identify issues and handle a mixed, high-volume caseload of multiple suits in various stages of litigation through arbitration and trial, including appeals, while also demonstrating initiative in personal and professional development. Driving to job related activities will be required in this role, as will occasional commercial transportation. Ability to work and appear professionally from a private remote location will also be required as in-office work may not always be available.Located in St. Paul, MN, we enjoy an active, busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff, competitive salary and exceptional benefits. QualificationsMust have a law degree from ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentialsMust have active license to practice law in Minnesota and, if not licensed in Wisconsin, immediately admittable in WisconsinPreferred top 33% of graduating class in law schoolInsurance defense or personal injury litigation experience Expertise in Minnesota automobile insurance litigation in the areas of UM, UIM, and Liability is requiredDemonstrated excellent legal writing and critical thinking skillsExemplary customer and client serviceAbility to successfully handle substantive and procedural legal issues in Minnesota and Wisconsin jurisdictionsApplicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity
Job Summary
Company
State Farm
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
10+ years
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