PIP Attorney

State Farm•Summit, NJ

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Gregory Helfrich & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a PIP Attorney to join our team in Summit, New Jersey. State Farm attorneys maintain their own caseload from inception to conclusion. The role involves case ownership of a file and participating in litigation events. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. State Farm creates an environment inclusive of career development opportunities. The 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 time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

Requirements

3+ years experience handling PIP cases from inception to conclusion preferred
Knowledge of Forthright arbitration rules is required
Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
Experience directing support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to arbitration and lawsuit handling
File ownership
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
Working knowledge of a Case Management system
Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system
J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School with excellent academic credentials
Must have an active law license to practice in the state of New Jersey and a member in good standing with the State Bar of New Jersey.
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately.
State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities
Other than authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm
Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function

Nice To Haves

Experience with other defense litigation is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
Handles a high-volume caseload of PIP matters in both Forthright Arbitration Forum and Superior Court
Handles a caseload from inception through discovery, motion practice, and trial in a fast-paced environment committed to quality of work