Insurance Defense Attorney - New York PIP

Farmers Insurance • New York City, NY

5d • Remote

About The Position

Farmers is hiring an attorney for its New York PIP staff counsel team. This remote position represents clients in New York personal injury protection defense matters, primarily involving cases with low complexity and exposure. Attorneys work from home and attend in-person appearances and trials as required. The role manages cases from intake through resolution and may include second-chair trials, trials in matters with minimal complexity or exposure, support for senior attorneys on more complex matters, and developmental assignments involving moderately complex matters. The position does not involve billable hours.

Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in applicable states upon hire.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated time-management and priority-setting skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology in a virtual, paperless environment.
• Public speaking ability.
• 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 low-complexity, low-exposure cases from intake through trial or settlement.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Proactively inform leadership about case-handling opportunities and challenges.
• Consult with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files.
• Perform other tasks and duties to ensure efficient case management.
• May handle second-chair trials and trials in cases with minimal complexity or exposure.
• May support senior attorneys on cases with greater complexity or exposure and receive developmental assignments involving moderately complex matters.

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential 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.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level