[Hiring] Insurance Defense Attorney @Farmers Insurance

Role Description

We are adding an attorney to our Dallas-Ft. Worth-area staff counsel team! Our attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily low in complexity and exposure. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution.

• Litigates low complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Attends hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
• Proactively informs leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered.
• Consults with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files.
• Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management.
• May handle second chair trials and trials in cases with minimal complexity and/or exposure.
• May provide support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and may receive developmental assignments of matters that are of moderate complexity and/or exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire.
• Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.

Requirements

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• 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.