Trial Attorney

State Farm • Saint Paul, MN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

David M. Werwie & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an attorney to join its St. Paul, Minnesota Claim Litigation office. The attorney owns their cases, participates in litigation events, and meets with clients. Attorneys work collaboratively, can assist one another, and have access to support staff while retaining ownership of their files. Because attorneys are not billed by the hour, they can focus on trial strategy and case development throughout litigation. The position is hybrid, requiring time in the office and virtual work; arrangements may change based on business needs. Travel to job-related activities using personal or commercial transportation is an essential function, and irregular hours may be required.

The role involves handling litigation and other legal assignments under Law Department guidelines, preparing and summarizing reports for proceedings, developing trial strategy and cases, and attending trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings. Candidates need first-chair jury trial experience and 3–10 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers’ compensation. A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, an active Minnesota law license, and good standing with the State Bar of Minnesota are required. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; State Farm will not sponsor applicants. Except for authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys may not handle legal business outside State Farm and must end outside practice and suit involvement before joining.

The potential starting salary is $129,500–$175,000, based on skills, background, and experience; the high end is limited to applicants with significant relevant experience. Potential yearly incentive pay has a 16% target and a maximum potential of 24%.

Requirements

• First-chair jury trial experience.
• 3–10 years of litigation experience.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with experience.
• Trial, mediation, and deposition experience.
• Experience with file ownership.
• Effective 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.
• Active law license to practice in Minnesota and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Minnesota.
• Must be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately; sponsorship is not available.
• Must cease outside legal practice and suit involvement before joining State Farm, except for authorized and pro bono work.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation experience in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or 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 cases.
• Attend litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
• Own case files and meet with clients.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, annual raises, and bonus/incentive pay.
• Health and wellbeing programs; State Farm pays most of the healthcare premium, and multiple medical plan options are available.
• Vision, dental, telemedicine, and access to 24/7 mental health professionals.
• Educational benefits, industry training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Fertility, IVF, and adoption assistance.
• College coaching, national discount programs, financial workshops, and free financial coaching.
• Time-off policies, initially up to 20 days annually, parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service/education support days.
• Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree