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: 2-5 years relevant experience preferred
• Litigation experience, preferably insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers compensation, prosecutor or criminal defense

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
• Bilingual skills are helpful but not required

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 Colorado and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Colorado

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
• Other than authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function
• Irregular hours may be required
• Relocation benefits may be available depending on eligibility and position

Our Benefits

• On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus
• Focused on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs
• Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs
• Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring
• Plan ahead with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more
• You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union
• Take a little “you” time with our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off
• With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund
• Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary