UFG Insurance ยท 17 hours ago
Staff Attorney - Bodily Injury, California
Roseville, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expUFG Insurance is seeking a Staff Attorney specializing in Bodily Injury claims. The role involves providing legal defense, conducting trials, and collaborating with a litigation team to manage cases effectively.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Actively participate and collaborate in a litigation team comprised of attorneys, paralegal/s, and administrative staff to ensure proper handling, legal strategy, and coverage of matters
Independently conduct trials, depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations or any other legal activity required to resolve cases. in an efficient and effective manner
Provide timely and accurate review, discussion, and recommendations regarding issues of liability and damage, including settlement values, defensive tactics and strategies with claims professionals and legal team colleagues
Work directly with insureds, claimants, counsel mediators and courts in negotiating settlements
Provide regular written status reports to claims professionals to keep them advised
Work with clients, claims professionals, underwriting, risk control and other third parties to resolve legal issues presented
Keep apprised of changes in law and court procedures
Assist in the training and development of legal colleagues and claims professionals regarding the handling of matters, legal strategy, and applicable law, including changes in the law
Assist in continuous improvement of staff counsel operations and efficiency
Comply with ethical and continuing legal education requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in California is required
5+ years of experience practices law that includes substantial experience in defending bodily injury claims
Trial experience is required
Superior legal acumen
Able to effectively influence others through master negotiation techniques
Demonstrate superior use of trial skills and techniques
Demonstrate strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and planning skills
Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), legal document management software, Westlaw/Lexis
Ability and desire to collaborate with trial attorneys, paralegals and support staff
Ability and desire to communicate with UFG about improving processes for the representation of insureds
Decision making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations
Ability to initiate, organize and coordinate complex projects and cases
Sense of urgency and responsiveness
Appreciation for and commitment to delivery of high-quality legal work
Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency
Willingness to travel at 50%+ frequency
Preferred
Active license to practice law in other states is a plus
Prior in-house Property & Casualty Insurance experience preferred
Experience in paperless file environment and Westlaw research preferred
Benefits
Annual incentive compensation
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous time-off program
Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.
Company
UFG Insurance
The United Fire Group (UFG) companies join together to offer a range of property/casualty products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Leidwinger
President and Chief Executive Officer
Randy Ramlo
Chief Executive Officer
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