Insurance Defense Attorney - New York PIP

Farmers Insurance•New York, NY

6d•$96,075 - $174,240•Remote

About The Position

Farmers is adding an attorney to its New York PIP staff counsel team. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. The role represents clients in all areas of New York PIP defense practice, primarily handling cases with low complexity and exposure, and manages cases from intake through resolution. There are no billable-hour requirements. The position may also involve supporting senior attorneys on more complex matters and receiving developmental assignments involving matters of moderate complexity or exposure.

Requirements

Be licensed to practice law in the applicable states upon hire.
Demonstrate strong verbal communication and listening skills.
Have excellent written communication skills.
Have effective negotiation skills.
Be able to represent the company with external constituents.
Demonstrate excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
Demonstrate time-management and priority-setting skills.
Have strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.
Public speaking ability and ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations.
Ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Civil litigation and/or personal or bodily injury experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Litigate cases with low complexity and exposure, handling necessary tasks from intake through trial or settlement.
Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Inform leadership proactively about case-handling opportunities and challenges.
Consult with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files and perform other tasks that support efficient case management.
Possibly serve as second chair at trials or handle trials involving matters with minimal complexity or exposure.
Possibly support senior attorneys on more complex matters and handle developmental assignments involving matters of moderate complexity or exposure.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential of up to 15% of salary; bonus opportunity is based on company and individual performance.
401(k).
Auto allowance.
Paid time off.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Life insurance.
Tuition assistance.