Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Nevada

Farmers Insurance Careers • Las Vegas, NV

3d • 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 seasoned Trial Lawyer to join our Nevada legal team! Our attorneys work from home and appear in person as required. We are open to candidates throughout Nevada. 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 moderate to high complexity and exposure and/or involve unique insurance defense issues. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire.
• Seven years of litigation experience required.
• Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required.
• First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred.
• Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.
• Public speaking, ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the attention of an audience.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Possesses a genuine interest in the defense of Insurance regulations.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Handles conflict effectively with the ability to quickly interpret and respond to new information.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent time management and priority setting skills.
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude.
• Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment.

Responsibilities

• Litigates moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or cases involving unique legal or procedural issues 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.
• Acts as the lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
• Develops strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial.
• Utilizes knowledge of legal precedents to analyze the probable outcomes of a case.
• Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case.
• Performs or ensures completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
• Consults with Claims Executive team and renders legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
• Provides guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Interprets applicable industry laws, rulings and regulations.
• Functionally supervises attorneys who are assisting in the handling of cases as development opportunities.
• Provides guidance and mentorship with the autonomy to learn.

Benefits

• 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!
• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees