Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Northern California

Farmers Insurance Careers•Sacramento, CA

49d•Remote

About The Position

We are Farmers! We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote ) We are seeking a trial attorney to handle cases throughout Northern California. Our attorneys work from home, attending in-person appearances and trials as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours! Job SummaryThis 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred.
Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.
Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.
Public speaking, ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.
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

Second chair trial experience strongly preferred.
Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.

Responsibilities

Litigates low to moderate complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement. This includes but is not limited to 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

Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
CA Only: $119,920 - $191,290
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer