Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Los Angeles

Farmers•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$129,075 - $219,780•Remote

About The Position

Farmers is seeking a Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney to join their Los Angeles-area staff counsel team. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. The role involves representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, managing cases of moderate to high complexity and exposure, and handling unique insurance defense issues. The position requires managing all phases of cases from intake to resolution, including litigation, preparation of legal documents, and acting as lead attorney in various legal proceedings. The attorney will also consult with the Claims Executive team, provide legal strategy recommendations, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and functionally supervise assisting attorneys, offering guidance and mentorship.

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.

Nice To Haves

First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred.
Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice.
Handle cases that are primarily moderate to high complexity and exposure and/or involve unique insurance defense issues.
Manage all phases of cases from intake to resolution.
Litigate moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or cases involving unique legal or procedural issues.
Perform duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
Act as the lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
Develop strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial.
Utilize knowledge of legal precedents to analyze the probable outcomes of a case.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case.
Perform or ensure completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
Consult with Claims Executive team and render legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Interpret applicable industry laws, rulings and regulations.
Functionally supervise attorneys who are assisting in the handling of cases as development opportunities.
Provide guidance and mentorship with the autonomy to learn.