Attorney

State Farm•Birmingham, Alabama

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amanda R. Cobb & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney for its expanding Alabama Claim Litigation office. The attorney will own cases, participate in litigation events, meet with clients, and collaborate with other attorneys and support staff while maintaining ownership of assigned files. The role provides the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development throughout litigation. It is a hybrid position requiring designated time in the office; work arrangements and office-reporting requirements may change based on business needs. The anticipated start date is January 2027, with flexibility based on the selected candidate’s availability. The role involves litigation across multiple counties in Alabama. Competitive candidates should live within 40 miles of Montgomery and have litigation experience in Montgomery, with familiarity with the local legal and professional community. The position is based at 2311 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35205, with limited time each month in the Birmingham Claim Litigation office. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; State Farm will not sponsor applicants. Except for authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys may not handle legal business outside State Farm, and candidates must end outside practice and suit involvement before joining. Travel to job-related activities by personal or commercial transportation is an essential function, and irregular hours may be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of litigation experience.
Active license to practice law in Alabama and good standing with the State Bar of Alabama.
Law degree from an A.B.A.-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
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.
Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form.
Working knowledge of a case management system and a document storage system.
Competitive candidates should live within 40 miles of Montgomery, Alabama, and have litigation experience in Montgomery and familiarity with the local legal and professional community.
Eligibility to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; sponsorship is not available.
Must cease outside legal practice and suit involvement before joining, except for authorized and pro bono work.
Ability to travel to job-related activities using personal or commercial transportation.

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 Law Department guidelines.
Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings.
Develop trial strategy and cases.
Attend litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
Own assigned files and meet with clients.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, annual raises, and incentive pay.
Health care plans, with State Farm paying most of the healthcare premium; in-network preventive care is covered at 100%.
Vision, dental, telemedicine, and access to 24/7 mental health professionals.
Health and wellbeing programs.
Industry-leading 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.
Time-off policies, with the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually.
Parental leave, paid holidays, a celebration day, life leave (40 hours per year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days.
Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
Free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.