Bodily Injury Attorney-Insurance Defense

State Farm•Miami, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nick J. Ryan & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join its Miami, Florida Claim Litigation office. The role involves owning cases, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. Attorneys work collaboratively, assist one another, and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. Because attorneys are not billed by the hour, they can strategize on trial and case development throughout litigation. The position offers career development opportunities. This is a hybrid role requiring time both in the office and virtually. Employees in hybrid roles must spend time in the office, and work arrangements may change based on business needs. The office is located at 5301 Waterford District Drive, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33126. The position requires an active Florida law license and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Florida. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. 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 cease outside practice and suit involvement before joining. Travel by personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities is an essential function. Irregular hours may be required.

Requirements

At least 3 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 and manage files.
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 Florida and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Florida.
Eligibility to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance defense involving bodily injury, medical malpractice, or personal injury, or experience as an Assistant Public Defender or Assistant State Attorney.
Jury trial experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Potential yearly incentive pay with a target of 16% and maximum potential of 24%.
Annual raise and bonus.
Health and wellbeing programs, with State Farm paying most of the healthcare premium and offering multiple healthcare plan options.
Vision, dental, telemedicine, and access to 24/7 mental health professionals.
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, financial coaching, and access to the State Farm Federal Credit Union.
Paid time off, initially up to 20 days annually, 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.
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.
Free financial advisors for retirement planning.