Insurance Defense Attorney - Kansas City - Limited Term Employment

Farmers•Kansas City, KS

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily low in complexity and exposure. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution. The job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. Job may include work performed at field locations. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Field work performed outdoors may include exposure to weather elements. Jobs in this category may require regular travel between Farmers offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations. Physical Environment Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation.

Requirements

Attorney licensed in Kansas required upon hire.
Bachelors degree preferred.
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

Missouri license is a plus.

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.