Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Houston

Farmers • Houston, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Farmers is seeking a trial attorney for their Houston-area staff counsel team. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials in the Houston metro area as required. The company offers developmental opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual bonus potential, a generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental/vision, and paid parental leave, all without the stress of billable hours. This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases of primarily low to moderate complexity and exposure, and managing all phases of cases from intake to resolution.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.
• 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.
• 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

• Bachelors degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents 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.
• Litigates low to moderate complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement.
• Prepares 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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