Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Los Angeles

Job Summary

This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily low to moderate in complexity and exposure. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution. Essential Job Functions include:

• Litigates low to moderate complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement.
• Preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Attends hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
• Proactively informs leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered.
• Consults with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues.
• Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management.
• May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with moderate complexity and/or exposure.
• Provides support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and receives developmental assignments of matters that are of high complexity and/or exposure.

Essential Job Functions

Litigates low to moderate complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement. This includes but is not limited to preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs. Attends hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials. Proactively informs leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered. Consults with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues. Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management. May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with moderate complexity and/or exposure. Provides support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and receives developmental assignments of matters that are of high complexity and/or exposure.

Physical Actions

Frequently sits or stands for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and places objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Occasionally performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category may require regular travel between Farmers offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred. Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.

Experience Requirements

Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred. Second chair trial experience strongly preferred. Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.

Special Skill Requirement

Public speaking, ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving. Additional Qualification: Strong verbal communication and listening skills. Excellent written communication skills. Effective negotiation skills. Demonstrated conflict management skills. Ability to represent the company with external constituents. Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills. Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills. Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines. Possesses strong technical aptitude. Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience, qualifications and location. CA Only: $115,275 - $196,130. Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance). 401(k). Medical/Dental/Vision. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts. Life Insurance. Paid Time Off. Paid Parental Leave. Tuition Assistance. For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/.

Job Location(s)

US - CA - Los Angeles