In-House Litigation Discovery Counsel IL

In-House Litigation Discovery CounselDo you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.US-IL-BloomingtonJob ID: 2025-40561Type: Regular Full Time# of Openings: 1Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk ManagementBloomington, ILOverviewBeing good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!ResponsibilitiesState Farm is offering a Litigation/Information Management & Discovery Counseling (IMDC) In-House Counsel opportunity within the Litigation Division of the Corporate Law Department, located in State Farm's corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois. Our Law Department employees are challenged, committed, and empowered. At State Farm, we help one another grow professionally and personally. It is part of who we are and have been since 1922. This position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend the majority of time in the office, due to the highly collaborative nature of the work. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.The primary focus of this position is to manage discovery issues and related litigation, regulatory and business risks in litigation and regulatory inquiries brought against State Farm entities. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:Develop and execute discovery strategies and discovery management processes and proceduresRespond to written discovery requests (interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admission) in state and federal court litigationRespond to third-party subpoena responses and inquiries from state departments of insurance and state and federal regulatory agencies.Work with outside counsel to formulate litigation/discovery strategies for bad faith, class action, and various other types of litigationAssist in preparation of company witnesses and/or corporate representatives for depositions and other testimonyAdvise on preservation issues and help identify, select, and prepare expert witnesses to testify regarding preservation and discovery compliance issuesAdvise on meet and confer and discovery disputes, and drive strategy on discovery-related motionsProvide legal advice to appropriate representatives of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliatesPrepare and execute ESI protocols, document review protocols, and other eDiscovery workflow documentationDesign, document, and execute litigation discovery management processes and proceduresEducate clients' outside counsel, witnesses, and third-party service providers on discovery processesDevelop and manage budgets for litigation matters and related projectAnalyze legal problems and interpret laws and regulationsAnalyze legal matters and/or litigation resolution in creative waysReview dispositive pleadings and other briefing prepared by outside counselCollaborate with other areas across the Corporate Law Department to manage legal riskIdentify, select, and manage outside vendors for various eDiscovery servicesEvaluate potential risks and/or benefits arising from technology adoption, retention, and eventual dispositionAttend trials and provide trial reports to relevant business units, Law Department management, and colleaguesHelp identify a diverse bench of outside counsel in jurisdictions across the United StatesAt State Farm, our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.QualificationsJuris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentialsActive law license to practice law in at least one state and a member in good standing of the barMust be able to obtain a limited license in IL if not already appropriately licensed in ILAttorney with 5+ years of litigation experienceAdvanced knowledge of legal principles and practices related to litigationLeadership, management, and collaboration skillsExperience with class action, MDL, bad faith, and litigation matters strongly preferredExperience with eDiscovery issues preferredProactive and creative mindset, anticipates and responds effectively to client's needs, and actively assists clients by practicing preventative lawCommitment to providing quality legal advice, learning agility (including demonstrated willingness to develop expertise in new subject matters), and a history of enthusiastic participation in a team environmentApplicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunityAdditional Details:Other than as authorized by the General Counsel or her designee, employees are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm except authorized pro bono workNewly hired employees must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State FarmTravel may be required to attend trial in person as well as other litigation-related events or activitiesMay work irregular hours due to workload and nature of workPI264073717

Created: 2025-03-03