Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - New Mexico

Farmers Insurance Careers•Las Cruces, NM

6d•Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily low to moderate in complexity and exposure. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution. The attorney will work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. We are open to candidates throughout New Mexico with a Texas bar license preferred. The role offers developmental opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in applicable states required 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.
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
Possesses strong technical aptitude.
Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment.

Nice To Haves

Texas bar license preferred.
Bachelors degree preferred.
Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.
Second chair trial experience strongly preferred.
Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.
Public speaking.
Ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations.
Driving.

Responsibilities

Litigates low to moderate 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 and jurisdictional issues.
Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management.
May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with moderate complexity and/or exposure.
Provides support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and receives developmental assignments of matters that are of high complexity and/or exposure.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance) up to 20% of salary.
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Auto allowance