Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - California HOA/Habitability
About The Position
Farmers is seeking an experienced attorney with habitability, landlord-tenant, and HOA experience to join its Southern California staff counsel team. The position represents clients in insurance defense matters, primarily cases with moderate to high complexity or exposure and cases involving unique insurance defense issues. The attorney manages cases from intake through resolution and works remotely from home, with in-person appearances and trials as required. The role does not involve billable hours and includes developmental opportunities. The attorney litigates cases, prepares for hearings and trials, advises on legal strategy, and consults with the Claims Executive team regarding personal injury claims. The position also provides functional supervision, guidance, and mentorship to attorneys assisting with cases. Required qualifications include a law license in applicable states upon hire and seven years of litigation experience. The role is remote, with possible travel to offices and field locations and in-person court appearances as required.
Requirements
- Seven years of litigation experience.
- Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience.
- Licensed to practice law in applicable states upon hire.
- Public speaking ability and ability to handle high caseloads in adversarial or confrontational situations.
- Ability to drive.
- Effective leadership skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to command an audience's attention.
- Problem-solving skills and sound judgment and decision-making.
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents and handle conflict effectively, including interpreting and responding quickly to new information.
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines; strong time-management and prioritization skills.
- Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology in a virtual, paperless environment.
- Ability to perform the physical demands described, including prolonged sitting or standing and occasional handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- First- and second-chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred.
- Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage cases from intake through resolution.
- Litigate moderate-to-high-complexity or exposure cases and matters involving unique legal or procedural issues; prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
- Serve as lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Develop strategies and arguments to prepare thoroughly for trial.
- Use legal precedents to analyze probable case outcomes and identify strengths and weaknesses of case approaches.
- Complete or ensure completion of other tasks necessary to represent clients properly.
- Consult with the Claims Executive team and recommend legal strategies for handling personal injury claims.
- Guide compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Interpret applicable industry laws, rulings, and regulations.
- Functionally supervise attorneys assisting with cases and provide guidance and mentorship.
Benefits
- Annual bonus potential up to 20% of salary; bonus opportunity is based on company and individual performance.
- 401(k).
- Auto allowance.
- Paid time off.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition assistance.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
