Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Austin/San Antonio
About The Position
Farmers is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its Texas staff counsel team and handle complex insurance defense matters venued in the Austin and San Antonio areas. Attorneys work from home and make in-person appearances and attend trials as required. The role represents clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, primarily handling matters of moderate to high complexity and exposure or cases involving unique insurance defense issues. The attorney manages cases from intake through resolution, including trial or settlement, and works with the Claims Executive team on legal strategy for personal injury claims. The position has no billable-hour requirement and includes annual bonus potential of up to 20% of salary. The role may functionally supervise and mentor attorneys assisting with cases.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in applicable states upon hire.
- At least seven years of litigation experience.
- Experience in insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trials.
- Strong public-speaking ability and ability to handle high caseloads in adversarial or confrontational situations.
- Ability to drive.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to command an audience’s attention.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment and decision-making.
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents and handle conflict effectively, including quickly interpreting and responding to new information.
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent time management and priority-setting skills; articulate and responsive communication with colleagues.
- Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology in a virtual, paperless environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- First- and second-chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred.
- Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.
Responsibilities
- Litigate moderate- to high-complexity and high-exposure cases, including cases involving unique legal or procedural issues, from intake through trial or settlement.
- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other materials necessary to represent clients.
- Serve as lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Develop strategies and arguments to prepare thoroughly for trial.
- Analyze legal precedents and assess probable case outcomes, including the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
- Complete or ensure completion of other work necessary for proper client representation.
- Consult with the Claims Executive team and recommend legal strategies for handling personal injury claims.
- Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, and interpret applicable laws, rulings, and regulations.
- Functionally supervise and mentor attorneys who assist with cases as development opportunities.
Benefits
- Annual bonus potential up to 20% of salary; bonus is based on company and individual performance.
- 401(k).
- Auto allowance.
- Paid time off.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- 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
