Attorney

State Farm • Orlando, FL

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Mimi L. Smith & Associates, State Farm Insurance Companies’ insurance staff counsel, is seeking an Attorney for its Orlando, Florida Claim Litigation office. The attorney owns and manages litigation matters, including first- and third-party bodily injury cases, and participates in litigation events and client meetings. Attorneys work collaboratively, receive support from staff, and maintain ownership of their files. The role provides opportunities to strategize on trial and case development throughout litigation. This is a hybrid position that requires time in the office as well as virtual work; arrangements may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• Active license to practice law in Florida and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Florida.
• Experience with jury trials, mediations, and depositions.
• File ownership experience.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to work efficiently with electronic cases.
• Working knowledge of a case management system and a document storage system.
• Must be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately; State Farm will not sponsor applicants.
• Must cease outside legal practice and suit involvement before joining State Farm, except for authorized and pro bono work.
• Ability to travel by personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities.
• Irregular hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Three to ten years of civil trial litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense involving first- and third-party bodily injury cases.
• Jury trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters, including first- and third-party bodily injury cases.
• Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings.
• Develop trial strategies and cases.
• Attend litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
• Own and manage case files and meet with clients.

Benefits

• Potential annual incentive pay, with a 16% target and 24% maximum.
• Annual raise and bonus.
• Health care plans, with State Farm paying most of the healthcare premium; in-network preventive care is covered at 100%.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Telemedicine and access to 24/7 mental health professionals.
• Health and wellbeing programs.
• Training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Fertility, IVF, and adoption assistance.
• College coaching and national discount programs.
• Financial workshops, financial coaching, and access to the State Farm Federal Credit Union.
• Paid time off, initially up to 20 days annually.
• Parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Celebration day.
• Life leave (40 hours per year).
• Bereavement leave.
• Community service and education support days.
• Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Retirement financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree