Insurance Defense Attorney - Florida PIP (Limited Term Employment)

Farmers Insurance Careers

2d•Remote

About The Position

Farmers is seeking an attorney with Florida PIP Experience to join their Florida PIP Staff Counsel team. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and hearings as required. Candidates should be comfortable traveling to in-person appearances, with the majority of cases being venued in the Miami-Dade area. This is a one-year renewable term position. The position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of PIP defense practice, handling cases that are primarily low in complexity and exposure, and managing all phases of cases from intake to resolution.

Requirements

Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire.
Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.
Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Effective negotiation skills.
Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
Possesses strong technical aptitude.
Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Litigates low complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement.
Preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
Attends hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
Proactively informs leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered.
Consults with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files.
Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management.
May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with minimal complexity and/or exposure.
May provide support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and may receive developmental assignments of matters that are of moderate complexity and/or exposure.