Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Northern CA
About The Position
Farmers is seeking an attorney with jury trial experience to join its Northern California staff counsel team. The role is remote, with attorneys working from home and attending in-person appearances and trials as required. It represents clients in insurance defense matters, primarily involving cases of low to moderate complexity and exposure, and manages cases from intake through resolution. The position offers developmental opportunities and does not involve billable-hour requirements. The attorney litigates cases and performs necessary work from intake through trial or settlement, including preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs. The role may include second-chair trials and trials in cases of moderate complexity or exposure, as well as supporting senior attorneys on more complex matters and receiving developmental assignments involving high-complexity cases. The role is normally performed in a climate-controlled office or approved alternative work location, with some field work and travel. In-person court appearances, trials, and other proceedings are required as needed.
Requirements
- Jury trial experience.
- Licensed to practice law in applicable states upon hire.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated conflict-management skills.
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Time-management and priority-setting skills.
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.
- Ability to speak publicly, manage high caseloads in adversarial or confrontational situations, and drive.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal or bodily injury experience preferred.
- Second-chair trial experience strongly preferred.
- Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.
Responsibilities
- Litigate cases of low to moderate complexity and exposure, handling work from intake through trial or settlement.
- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
- Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Proactively inform leadership of case-handling opportunities and challenges.
- Consult with the Claims Department about legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues.
- Perform other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management.
- May handle second-chair trials and trials in cases of moderate complexity or exposure.
- Support senior attorneys on cases with greater complexity or exposure and receive developmental assignments involving high-complexity or high-exposure matters.
Benefits
- Annual bonus potential up to 20% of salary; bonus opportunity is based on company and individual performance.
- 401(k).
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Auto allowance.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
