Trial Attorney

State Farm • Happy Valley, OR

6d • Remote

About The Position

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. Our mission is to provide high-quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative. Jared R. Levy and Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney located in the Portland Metropolitan area. This is an opportunity to join State Farm’s Claim Litigation team based in Seattle, WA, defending clients in Oregon state courts. The role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where attorneys can support one another while maintaining ownership of their files. Because our attorneys are not billed by the hour, you have the opportunity to focus on strategy and trial/case development as matters move through litigation. State Farm also provides an inclusive environment with career development opportunities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of civil litigation experience in Oregon, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
• Extensive jury trial experience
• Strong knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive law appropriate to experience level
• Proven experience with trials, depositions, and mediation
• Demonstrated ability to maintain file ownership and work autonomously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
• Working knowledge of a case management system
• Working knowledge of a document storage system
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Must hold an active Oregon law license and be in good standing with the Oregon State Bar
• Must also hold an active Washington law license and be in good standing with the Washington Bar. Candidates must be able to initiate reciprocal admission to the Washington Bar within 30 days of hire.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. immediately; State Farm will not sponsor for U.S. work authorization
• Except for authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys may not engage in legal business outside of State Farm. Candidates must discontinue outside practice and any active suit involvement prior to joining State Farm
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities is an essential function
• Irregular hours may be required

Nice To Haves

• May also consider additional experience in medical malpractice and workers’ compensation

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
• Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings
• Develop trial strategy and case development plans
• Attend litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

Benefits

• Compensation is based on our standard 38:45 hour work week.
• Potential starting salary range: $140,000 - $202,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary
• Annual raise and bonus
• Robust health and wellbeing programs
• State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium
• Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan
• All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care
• Vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals
• Educational benefits like industry leading training programs
• Top-notch tuition assistance programs
• Employee resource groups
• Mentoring
• Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance
• College coaching
• National discount programs
• Interactive monthly financial workshops
• Free financial coaching
• Generous time off policies
• Opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Celebration day
• Life leave (40 hours/year)
• Bereavement leave
• Community service/education support days
• Matching Gift Program
• Good Neighbor Grant Program
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Free financial advisors
• 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior