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Join Our Team at Courtney D. Flannery & Associates, Staff Counsel for State Farm Insurance!

Are you an experienced trial attorney looking for an exciting new opportunity? Courtney D. Flannery & Associates, Staff Counsel for State Farm Insurance, is expanding our team and seeking talented attorneys with diverse experience levels. We are looking for:

1. Experienced trial attorneys with 15+ years of civil litigation experience, including taking and defending depositions, with a strong desire to conduct trials. Leadership potential and an insurance defense background are a plus.
2. We are also looking for an attorney with 5-7 years of experience in civil litigation who is eager to advance their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full file responsibility, managing an inventory of approximately 40-50 files.
• Represent clients in complex legal matters, including litigation and trials.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and provide expert legal advice.
• Independently manage a caseload where work is time sensitive.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications:

• For senior positions: 15+ years of civil litigation experience.
• For mid-level positions: 5-7 years of civil litigation experience.
• Trial experience required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with the level of experience.
• Experience presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnesses.
• Must have an active law license to practice in California and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong software/technological skills, including competency in Word, Outlook, and Westlaw.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Preferred qualification: Insurance defense background.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and exceptional benefits package.
• A congenial, team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A hybrid work environment with both in-office and remote work arrangements, subject to change based on business needs.

Additional Information:

• Must have a law degree and excellent academic credentials
• Must have an active law license to practice in California and a member in good standing with the State Bar of California

Potential salary range (senior position): $125,950.00 to $231,550.00

Potential salary range (mid-level position): $110,550.00 to $184,800.00

Potential yearly incentive pay up to 16% of base salary

For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Location:

Based in Glendale, California, we maintain an active and busy civil trial practice in Los Angeles, Kern, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.

If you are a motivated attorney with a proven track record and are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.