In-House Complex Discovery Litigation Counsel

State Farm•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, a Fortune 50 leader, is seeking a dynamic and motivated attorney to join its Corporate Law team in Chicago's West Loop. This role is part of the Litigation Section within State Farm’s Law Department and focuses on managing institutional discovery and litigation risk. The company is committed to being a Next Gen Good Neighbor, leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and strengthen human connections. Employees are encouraged to apply their judgment, empathy, and expertise. The Law Department fosters a supportive environment that values development and teamwork, empowering members to collaborate, innovate, and thrive.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials.
Active law license in at least one state and in good standing with the bar.
If not licensed in Illinois, must obtain at least an in-house limited license, submit an application to the Illinois Board of Admissions within 90 days from the start date, actively pursue licensure, and keep supervisor informed.
Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in one or more of the following: significant discovery experience (including managing discovery strategy across a portfolio of related matters), significant motion practice experience (especially in unilateral discovery), or use of technology (e.g., CAL/TAR, AI) as part of discovery and case assessment processes.
A proactive, preventative approach to lawyering, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
Demonstrated agility in learning new areas and a passion for continuous professional growth.
Proven team player who excels in collaborating with diverse stakeholders in complex, fast-paced environments.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. immediately; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Shape discovery-related strategies and issues in bad faith, class action, and other litigation.
Analyze legal matters and litigation resolution creatively.
Drive strategies on discovery-related issues, including responding to written discovery requests, meet & confers, discovery disputes, discovery motions, and responding to third-party subpoenas.
Prepare company witnesses and corporate representatives for depositions and other testimony.
Provide strategic guidance for, draft, and help negotiate eDiscovery protocols, protective orders, and related agreements.
Provide legal advice and develop strategies regarding privilege analyses, including categorical logging, redactions, and clawback agreements.
Develop and validate defensible review processes using predictive coding, analytics, sampling methodologies, and statistical validation techniques.
Build relationships with business area contacts and Law Department colleagues to identify and collect responsive materials for discovery and identify appropriate corporate representatives.
Collaborate with internal and external legal teams, IT, other internal business areas, and external vendors to develop and implement eDiscovery strategies.
Provide legal advice regarding risks arising from business area technology enablement.
Educate outside counsel, witnesses, and third-party service providers on discovery processes.
Provide legal advice and help identify, develop, implement, and refine optimal use of discovery-related technology, including GenAI, for early case assessment and broader discovery strategies.
Help shape policies that directly affect the business and customers.