UFG is looking for a Staff Attorney who is responsible for providing high quality and cost-effective legal representation to work in either our Sacramento or LA office. Demonstrates superior knowledge and expertise in the litigation process, is well versed in Property & Bodily Injury litigation and provides excellent client service as part of a legal team. Responsible for independent, aggressive case handling with a resolution management focus.

Responsibilities:

• Independently conduct trials, depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations or any other legal activity required to resolve cases. in an efficient and effective manner.
• Work directly with insureds, claimants, counsel mediators and courts in negotiating settlements.
• Review and discuss settlement values, defensive tactics and strategies with claims professionals 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. Comply with CLE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience practicing law that must include some civil jury trial experience in bodily injury and some property damage litigation in California courts
• Trial experience is required.
• Prior in-house Property & Casualty Insurance experience preferred.
• Experience in paperless file environment and Westlaw research preferred

Education Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California
• Active license to practice law in other states is a plus.

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