Attorney

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Previous experience required: 2-3 years of experience preferred
• Litigation experience, preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury

Key Skills Required

• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
• Trial, mediation, and deposition experience
• File ownership
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Technology/software experience required: Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
• Working knowledge of a Case Management system
• Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system

Education Requirements Including Licenses and Certifications

• J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School with excellent academic credentials
• Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Alabama and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Alabama

Additional Details

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately
• State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function
• Irregular hours may be required