Insurance Defense Attorney

About the role

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. LOCATION: 1500 Market Street, Suite 2400 Centre Square West, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

Responsibilities

• Case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients.
• 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.
• Encourage a collaborative environment where attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files.
• Strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation (non‑hourly billing model).
• Participate in career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Litigation experience preferably in insurance defense, medical malpractice, or personal injury.
• First and third party experience preferred.
• Defense experience preferred.
• Jury trial experience preferred but not required.
• Arbitration and deposition experience preferred but not 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.
• 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 A.B.A. Accredited Law School with excellent academic credentials.
• Active law license to practice in Pennsylvania and good standing with the State Bar