Attorney

State Farm•New York, NY

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Daniel Brown & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney for its Westchester, New York Claim Litigation office. The attorney owns cases, participates in litigation events, meets with clients, and handles legal assignments in accordance with Law Department guidelines. The role includes preparing and summarizing reports, developing trial strategy and cases, and attending trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings. Attorneys work collaboratively with other attorneys and support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. The position is hybrid, requiring time both in the office and virtually; arrangements may change based on business needs. Travel to job-related activities is an essential function, and irregular hours may be required. Relocation benefits may be available depending on eligibility and position. 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 must cease outside practice and suit involvement before joining.

Requirements

At least 2 years of civil litigation experience.
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.
Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
Active license to practice law in New York and membership in good standing with the State Bar of New York.
Eligibility to lawfully work in the United States immediately; sponsorship is not available.
Must cease outside legal practice and suit involvement before joining, except for authorized and pro bono work.

Nice To Haves

Civil 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.
Maintain ownership of assigned files and meet with clients.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, annual raises, and bonus eligibility.
Potential yearly incentive pay with a 16% target and 24% maximum potential.
Health plan options, with State Farm paying most of the healthcare premium; medical plans include in-network preventive care, and vision, dental, telemedicine, and mental health services are available.
Educational benefits, training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Fertility, IVF, and adoption assistance.
College coaching, national discount programs, financial workshops, and financial coaching.
Time-off policies, including up to 20 days initially earned annually, parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service/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.
Relocation benefits may be available depending on eligibility and position.