[Hiring] Complex Trial Attorney @Farmers Insurance

Role Description

This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily high complexity and exposure and/or involve unique insurance defense issues. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution. Assumes first and/or second chair responsibility for reassigned cases that are in the late stages of litigation.

• Litigates cases of high complexity and exposure, which may involve unique legal or procedural issues in all venues to full resolution through trial and/or settlement.
• This includes but is not limited to: preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Acts as the lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
• Develops and utilizes strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial.
• Utilizes knowledge of legal precedents to analyze the probable outcome of a case.
• Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case.
• Performs or ensures completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
• Assumes responsibility to act as first or second chair for cases that are in the late stages of litigation, including trials, when necessary.
• Handles any matter assigned within their State of licensure and courts of admittance and may be required to seek admission and handle matters in other jurisdictions.
• Leads knowledge sharing of industry legal trends and developments.
• Provides job-related guidance, mentoring, and training to other attorneys.
• Consults with Claims Executive team and renders legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
• Provides guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Interprets applicable industry laws, rulings and regulation.
• Functionally supervises attorneys who are assisting in the handling of cases as development opportunities.
• Provides guidance and mentorship with the autonomy to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire.

Requirements

• Experience handling matters that are high complexity and/or exposure, including first chair jury trial experience, and/or comparable court experience required.
• Multistate jurisdictional practice strongly preferred.

Special Skill Requirement

• Expansive knowledge of both procedural and substantive law.
• Superlative skills in all areas including, but not limited to, trial, public speaking and/or communication, case preparation, strategy, advocacy, negotiations, depositions, expert witnesses, damages, analysis/evaluation, reporting and client/customer service.

Additional Qualification

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the attention of an audience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Handles conflict effectively with the ability to quickly interpret and respond to new information.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude.
• Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance).
• 401(k).
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Assistance.