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JOB ID: 36668 Summary Esurance is looking for a Litigation Attorney to join a dynamic and award-winning team of individuals who are committed to making insurance smarter, easier, and dare we say- cooler. As part of a growing company that is focused on providing an outstanding customer experience, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and discover your potential.   If you’re looking for a career at a socially conscious company that offers great benefits — including matching 401k and tuition reimbursement — then you may have just found your new home.    Esurance combines the spunk of a startup company with the backing of Allstate (the largest publicly held personal lines insurer in the U.S.) to create a unique, energized, and exciting place to work. Responsibilities Handles first and third party litigation matters referred from the Esurance Staff Counsel Office in Long Beach, CA from inception through trial. Directly handle assigned litigation cases from inception through trial. Determines, advises on and conducts legal action necessary to best protect the interests of the client. Provides legal direction of each case from inception to conclusion; includes representing the carrier and its insureds in court. Works with state claims office with case developments pursuant to the company’s litigation guidelines and established office procedures. Prepares initial pleadings and discovery demands/responses, prepares and appears at hearings on motions, attends depositions and examinations under oath, and represents carrier. Qualifications Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently. Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with both internal and external customers. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and within a collaborative team oriented environment using sound judgment in decision-making. Excellent communication skills both oral and written with strong analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and calendaring software programs preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of state legal system and law relevant to No-Fault and general personal injury insurance defense litigation. Ability to effectively and timely navigate a lawsuit from inception through trial. Demonstrated strong professional ethics, reliability and accountability required. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent education; Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required from an ABA approved school. 3-7 years of direct experience handling insurance defense litigation with trial and staff counsel experience preferred. Must have an active license and be in good standing with the (State) Bar as well as any other state Bar where a license has been held.   Benefits At Esurance, being committed to our employees is not just something we say, it’s something we do. Our benefits package is designed to help our associates stay healthy, meet their long-term financial goals, and balance the demands of work and personal life. Esurance rewards hard work, dedication, and creativity with competitive salaries and a generous bonus system. We are committed to our employees and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, positive, innovative and team-oriented work environment. Health & wellness Medical, vision, and dental insurance Life insurance (company-paid and supplemental) Accidental death and dismemberment coverage Wellness coaching and incentives Group critical illness coverage Accident indemnity and hospital indemnity plans Group legal Savings 401(k) plan with annual matching contribution Referral bonuses Performance-rewarding bonus system Tuition assistance program (up to $5,250 per year) Health savings and flexible spending accounts Commuter benefits Family & Community Adoption assistance Maternity leave Buckle Up Baby program Pet insurance discount Charitable gift matching Give Time, Get Time volunteer program Employee Assistance Program Time off Short-term disability Long-term disability (employee-paid option) Paid time off (holidays, vacation, personal choice days)   Matthew Stearns

The Advanced Security Officer program trains civilians to achieve the highest level of knowledge and preparation available in Southern California, in the field of private security. Students will learn via lecture, interaction, quiz, and written exams. Students will also benefit from hands on practice shooting their firearm in the gun range with live rounds, and use the baton, handcuffs, pepper spray, and stun gun. Upon completion of the 126 hour program, students will be qualified to work in professions including but not limited to security officers, armed security officers, body guards or executive protection agents, associate private investigators, security directors, consultants, loss prevention, vehicle patrol and alarm response officers, etc.. Course Descriptions LEVEL I POWER TO ARREST COURSE LEVEL II MANDATORY COURSES LEVEL III ELECTIVE COURSES Jessica Fowlkes Team D

The Advanced Security Officer program trains civilians to achieve the highest level of knowledge and preparation available in Southern California, in the field of private security. Students will learn via lecture, interaction, quiz, and written exams. Students will also benefit from hands on practice shooting their firearm in the gun range with live rounds, and use the baton, handcuffs, pepper spray, and stun gun. Upon completion of the 126 hour program, students will be qualified to work in professions including but not limited to security officers, armed security officers, body guards or executive protection agents, associate private investigators, security directors, consultants, loss prevention, vehicle patrol and alarm response officers, etc.. Course Descriptions LEVEL I POWER TO ARREST COURSE LEVEL II MANDATORY COURSES LEVEL III ELECTIVE COURSES Jessica Fowlkes Team D

  THE POSITION Under direct supervision, incumbents perform a variety of complex and difficult paralegal services pertaining to civil and/or criminal litigations on behalf of the City of Fresno. Senior Paralegal is an advanced working/lead specialized class in the City Attorney's Office. Incumbent prepares complex and difficult legal documents and pleadings, including proposed interrogatories, replies to interrogatories and summaries of deposition and trial testimony transcripts, and responses to Public Records Act requests. Incumbents also prepares real estate documents, complex contracts, Public Records Act request responses; conduct investigative work, respond to citizen complaints and participate in a variety of administrative proceedings. The Senior Paralegal work involves frequent public contact, lead direction to other paralegal staff ensuring City codes, regulations, policies and procedures are enforced; ability to present and appear before the hearing officer and/or administrative bodies for administrative appeals, exercise sound, independent judgment, and discretion within general guidelines and operating parameters. One vacancy exists in the City Attorney's Office. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months. THE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination. Completion of a paralegal training program from an accredited school, and four (4) years of paralegal experience in a law office; or completion of two (2) years of juris doctorate course work from a school of law, which included course work in writing and research, contracts and civil procedure, and (2) two years of paralegal experience in a law office. A copy of degree, college transcripts or course work must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of meeting the educational requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno, and sign a confidentiality agreement. THE SELECTION PROCESS The examination process may consist of the following: Application Review - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the panel interview. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable training, experience, and education. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation. Oral Examination - (100%): A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job related oral examination to assess a candidate's knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to the court systems and civil process; ability to conduct research, prepare legal documents and make clear and persuasive oral presentations; exercise sound, independent judgment and establish effective working relationships or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Senior Paralegal. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list. The Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 11, 2019. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. EOE The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination. PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE UNIT 13 Classification: City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (FCPEA) RETIREMENT: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. The City does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Increase your retirement savings with The City’s 457 plan. ADMINISTRATION LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year. ANNUAL LEAVE: Nineteen (19) days per year of Annual Leave with cash out provisions. HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and one (1) personal day. LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City of Fresno. LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by The City. Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

GENERAL PURPOSE:   Provides general administrative support to the Vice Presidents for Employment and Commercial Law. Ensure all day-to-day activities are resolved by maintaining ongoing communication, organizing all routine departmental activities, and handling special projects, as needed.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   • Perform general administrative office duties of a responsible and confidential nature, executing, with a high degree of accuracy and minimal direction, support at the highest level. • Maintain a variety of complex, highly confidential records and files, including electronic files. • Coordinate both VPs calendars and meetings, as appropriate. • Work closely with other executive level admins to ensure coverage during absences. • Act as liaison between department managers and their staff in matters involving the VPs, including meetings and documentation. • Take appropriate authorized action in the absence of the attorneys to ensure that matters requiring attention are referred to and handled in a manner to minimize the effect of the absence. • Work independently, with minimal supervision, to coordinate project work as assigned, including taking responsibility for scheduling meetings, tracking deliverables and flagging due dates, etc. • Process documents received via U.S. Mail, email, or online databases, utilizing approved processes. • Coordinate travel, including ground transportation, hotel accommodations, itinerary planning, meeting coordination, and ensure office requirements and facilities at destination are arranged, if required. • Manage expense reports in an accurate timely manner. • Receive and screen communications to the VPs, including telephone calls and, recorded messages and provide assistance, using independent judgment, to determine those which require priority attention. • Exhibit a professional demeanor and enhance Legal department and organization reputation.   COMPETENCIES:   • Communication • Planning and Organizing • Analysis and Judgment • Support • Credibility and Trust • Independence • Results Orientation •   QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:   • College-level course work • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including advanced level of proofreading, editing and grammar skills • Excellent telephone skills • Ability to type 60 words per minute accurately • Advanced skills in word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and other software, Microsoft Office, i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks, with frequent interruptions, and without direction • Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information • Ability to quickly learn new software and databases • Attention to detail • Ability to meet deadlines • Ability to work as a key team member with a diverse group of professional staff   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:   Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   None       James