Attorney

State Farm • Indianapolis, IN

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm Litigation Counsel, the insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join its Indianapolis Claim Litigation office. The role involves owning cases, participating in litigation events, meeting with clients, and handling legal assignments. Attorneys collaborate with one another and have access to support staff while retaining ownership of their files. Because attorneys are not billed by the hour, they can strategize on trial and case development throughout litigation. This is a hybrid position requiring time both in the office and virtually; arrangements may change based on business needs. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though irregular hours may be required. Travel to job-related activities is an essential function.

The Law Department’s mission is to provide high-quality legal services cost-effectively and act as a strategic partner to clients and customers. State Farm seeks self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative, and provides career development opportunities.

Requirements

• 1–20 years of legal practice.
• Civil or criminal jury trial experience, or a strong desire to gain jury trial experience.
• Strong technological skills and ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with experience.
• Trial, mediation, and deposition experience.
• File ownership experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of a case management system and a document storage system.
• J.D. from an A.B.A.-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Active law license to practice in Indiana and good standing with the State Bar of Indiana.
• Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
• Before joining State Farm, candidates must cease all outside legal practice and suit involvement, except authorized and pro bono work.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance defense background.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, annual raises, and potential yearly incentive pay with a 16% target and 24% maximum potential.
• Health and wellbeing programs; State Farm pays most of the healthcare premium and offers multiple medical plan options, including a high-deductible plan, with 100% in-network preventive care coverage.
• Vision, dental, telemedicine, and access to 24/7 mental health professionals.
• Educational benefits, including training programs and tuition assistance, as well as employee resource groups and mentoring.
• Fertility, IVF, and adoption assistance; college coaching; national discount programs; financial workshops and coaching; and access to a credit union.
• Paid time off, initially up to 20 days annually, parental leave, paid holidays, a celebration day, life leave (40 hours per year), bereavement leave, and community service and education support days.
• Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary and access to free financial advisors.

What This Job Offers

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