Staff Attorney California

Responsible for providing high quality and cost-effective legal defense for insureds involved in construction defect or bodily injury claims. Demonstrates superior knowledge and expertise in the litigation process is well versed in construction defect litigation and provides excellent client service as part of a legal team. Responsible for independent strategic pro-active case handling with a resolution management focus. Office in Roseville CA or can work remotely.

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 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.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required. Additional task and requirements may be assigned as necessitated by business need. UFG retains the right to modify the description of this job at any time.

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Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Clerical,Diploma,Foreclosure Paralegal,Flight Operations,Construction Equipment

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 98061 - 172379