Supervising Attorney- New England

Farmers Insurance Careers

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for leading and managing a team of attorneys representing clients in all levels of insurance defense litigation to ensure competent, ethical, efficient, and diligent representation of clients in all assigned cases. Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to drive business outcomes. The role is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Field work performed outdoors may include exposure to weather elements. Frequently sits or stands for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and places objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Occasionally performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category may require regular travel between Farmers offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations. This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (e.g. others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred.
Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.
Handles any matter assigned within state(s) of licensure and courts of admittance.
May be required to seek admission in other jurisdictions.
6 years as a licensed, practicing attorney and a member in good standing with the State Bar in the state(s) in which position is located and will practice required.
Experience handling and trying cases of high exposure and/or complexity preferred.
Multi-state jurisdictional practices and leadership experience or demonstrated leadership aptitude or comparable experience preferred.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the attention of an audience.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
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.
Builds and manages effective teams.
Instills commitment and execution on organizational goals
Ability to inspire and develop staff.
Effectively coaches and delivers feedback.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the overall performance of the assigned team to ensure competent, ethical and diligent representation of insurance defense clients.
Oversees legal file handling by assigned attorneys; ensuring adherence to Department policies, practices and procedures including timely and effective communications with clients and claims; assisting with the achievement of office goals; collaborating with support leadership; and utilizing a formal quality assurance program to drive high quality file handling for our clients.
Proactively works with the leadership and stakeholders on staffing recommendations, hiring, onboarding, team building, training, development, engagement, retention, and succession planning.
Leads high performing team with a culture of trust, collaboration, and transparency.
Promotes achievement of office goals and continuous improvement through performance management to optimize individual and organizational performance.
May handle assigned insurance defense matters that are primarily moderate to high complexity and/or exposure in all relevant courts.
Fosters collaboration and partnerships, encourages diversity of thought, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve client, department, and company goals.
Uses analytics, metrics, and financial analysis to help develop and drive strategies.
Communicates regularly about changes to goals, strategies, policies, procedures, and everyday work to effectively lead assigned team through all changes.
Engages in discussions with claims executives on legal aspects of high complexity/exposure cases and litigation strategies.