Attorney - Full-time

Attorney

US-IL-Chicago

Job ID: 2024-36619
Type: Regular Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
Chicago, IL

Overview

We 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!

Responsibilities

Michael D. Gallo & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company seeks an attorney with 5-8 years’ experience to handle defense work for major personal lines carrier. Some experience in handling auto and premises work and litigation/arbitration experience is desired. Competitive candidates will be well organized, detail oriented and able to independently manage a caseload where all work is time sensitive. The selected candidate should plan to spend time working both in the office and from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and an excellent work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience handling defense work for a major personal lines carrier
• Jury trial experience strongly preferred
• Must have a law degree from ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Must have active license to practice law in Illinois and be a member in good standing of the Illinois Bar
• Strong automation/technology skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentation
• Experience working in a paperless electronic environment

**Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for US work authorization for this opportunity

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