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Job Description Job Description Location US-IL-Chicago Job Category Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management Position Type Regular Full Time Req ID 45875 OverviewBeing 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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.ResponsibilitiesState Farm is excited to announce the opening of a satellite office in Chicago. We are seeking particular subject matter expertise to supplement our Bloomington based Corporate Law team.State Farm is excited to offer a Litigation In-House Counsel opportunity within the Litigation Division of our Corporate Law Department. Our Law Department is made up of dedicated and empowered professionals who support each other's growth both personally and professionally-a culture that has defined us since 1922. The ideal candidate for this role will have 10+ years of relevant experience. Individuals in this position will take on advanced responsibilities, including supervising litigation and formulating strategies for complex cases, which may include class actions. The role is classified as hybrid, requiring a balance of in-office and virtual work, with the expectation that the majority of time will be spent in the office in the new Chicago Satellite office located in the West Loop. Work arrangements may evolve based on business needs.The primary focus of this role is to supervise litigation and manage discovery issues in cases involving State Farm entities. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Collaborate with outside counsel to develop litigation strategies for bad faith, class action, and various other litigation types.Assist in trial preparation and prepare company witnesses and corporate representatives for depositions and testimony.Attend trials and provide trial reports to relevant business units, Law Department management, and colleagues.Develop and manage budgets for litigation matters and related projects.Provide legal advice to representatives of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates.Analyze legal problems and interpret laws and regulations.Approach legal matters and litigation resolution with creative solutions.Serve as a resource for the organization on complex legal issues.Respond to written discovery requests (interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admission) in state and federal court litigation.Prepare and execute discovery strategies and manage discovery processes and procedures.Advise on meet and confer strategies and discovery disputes, driving strategy on related motions.Review dispositive pleadings and other legal briefs prepared by outside counsel.Assist in identifying a bench of outside counsel across jurisdictions in the United States.Collaborate with other areas within the Corporate Law Department to effectively manage legal risk.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 bar with an ability to obtain a limited license in IL if not already appropriately licensed in ILIf not already licensed to practice law in Illinois, you will need to obtain at least an in-house limited license for this role, submit an application to the Illinois Board of Admissions within 90 days from your start date, actively pursue the licensure, and keep your supervisor informed throughout the process.Attorney with 10+ years of litigation experienceJury trial and significant deposition experienceAdvanced knowledge of legal principles and practices rel