Attorney

State Farm•Jericho, NY

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

James F. Butler & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney for its Claim Litigation office in Jericho, New York. The role involves owning cases, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. Attorneys collaborate with one another and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. Because attorneys are not billed by the hour, they can focus on trial strategy and case development as matters proceed through litigation. The position is hybrid, requiring work both in the office and virtually; employees in hybrid roles must spend time in the office, and arrangements may change based on business needs. The attorney handles litigation and other legal assignments under Law Department guidelines, prepares and summarizes reports for proceedings, develops trial strategy and cases, and attends trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings. Travel to job-related activities by personal or commercial transportation is an essential function, and irregular hours may be required.

Requirements

Previous experience is required.
Insurance defense litigation or trial experience.
Litigation experience; experience in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers' compensation is preferred.
Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with experience.
Trial, mediation, and deposition experience.
Ability to own files.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form.
Working knowledge of a case management system and a document storage system.
Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in New York and membership in good standing with the State Bar of New York.
Must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
Must cease all outside legal practice and suit involvement before joining State Farm, except authorized and pro bono work.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers' compensation.

Responsibilities

Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department.
Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings.
Develop trial strategy and cases.
Attend litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
Own case files and meet with clients.

Benefits

Potential yearly incentive pay, with a target of 16% and a maximum potential of 24%.
Annual raise and bonus.
Health and wellbeing programs, with State Farm paying most of the healthcare premium and multiple healthcare plan options.
In-network preventive care covered at 100% under medical plans.
Vision, dental, telemedicine, and 24/7 mental health professional access.
Educational benefits, including training programs and tuition assistance.
Employee resource groups and mentoring.
Fertility, IVF, and adoption assistance.
College coaching and national discount programs.
Financial workshops and free financial coaching.
Generous time-off policies, with the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually.
Parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service or education support days.
Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
Free financial advisors for retirement planning.
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.