Staff Attorney – Bodily Injury

Role Overview

• Provide high quality and cost-effective legal defense for insureds involved in bodily injury claims
• Actively participate in a litigation team for proper handling and legal strategy
• Independently conduct trials, depositions, mediations and all legal activities required to resolve cases
• Provide timely review and recommendations regarding liability and damage issues
• Work with clients and third parties to resolve legal issues
• Assist in training and development of legal colleagues and claims professionals
• Assist in continuous improvement of staff counsel operations and efficiency.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California required
• 5+ years of experience practices law with substantial experience in defending bodily injury claims
• Trial experience required
• Prior in-house Property & Casualty Insurance experience preferred
• Experience in paperless file environment and Westlaw research preferred
• Superior legal acumen
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), legal document management software, Westlaw/Lexis
• Ability and desire to communicate with UFG about improving processes for the representation of insureds.

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 employee well-being and financial security.