Attorney

State Farm•Austin, TX

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Holly D. Shull & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join its San Antonio, Texas Claim Litigation office. The position involves owning cases, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. Attorneys maintain ownership of their files while working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff. Because attorneys are not billed by the hour, they can focus on trial strategy and case development throughout litigation. The role offers career development opportunities. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with limited time in the San Antonio office each month. The arrangement, including the number of required office days, may change based on business needs. The attorney will handle litigation across multiple counties in Texas. The anticipated start date is January 2027, with flexibility based on the selected candidate’s availability.

Requirements

At least 5 years of litigation experience.
Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with experience.
Experience with trials, mediations, and depositions.
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.
Working knowledge of a document storage system.
Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
Active license to practice law in Texas and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Eligibility to lawfully work 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 for authorized and pro bono work.
Ability to travel via personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers’ compensation.
Litigation experience in Travis, Williamson, Hidalgo, or Nueces County, with familiarity with the local legal and professional community.
Existing relationships, or demonstrated experience developing relationships, with members of the local legal community and other key stakeholders.
Spanish bilingual skills.

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 and manage assigned case files.
Meet with clients and collaborate with colleagues and support staff.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, annual raise, and potential yearly incentive pay with a 16% target and 24% maximum potential.
Health and wellbeing programs; State Farm pays most healthcare premiums and offers multiple medical plan options, including a high-deductible plan.
In-network preventive care covered at 100% under all medical plans.
Vision, dental, telemedicine, and access to 24/7 mental health professionals.
Educational benefits, training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Fertility, IVF, and adoption assistance; college coaching; national discount programs; financial workshops and coaching.
Savings account and financing options through State Farm Federal Credit Union.
Generous time-off policies, with the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually, plus parental leave, paid holidays, a celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service/education support days.
Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
Retirement planning resources and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.