Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Northern California

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join our Northern California staff counsel team. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. The role offers developmental opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package without the stress of billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or unique insurance defense issues.
• Manage all phases of cases from intake to resolution.
• Litigate moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or cases involving unique legal or procedural issues from intake to trial and/or settlement.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Act as lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
• Develop strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial.
• Utilize knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of a case.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case.
• Perform or ensure completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for proper representation of clients.
• Consult with Claims Executive team and render legal strategy recommendations regarding legal aspects of handling personal injury claims.
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Interpret applicable industry laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Functionally supervise attorneys assisting in case handling as development opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship with autonomy to learn.

Physical Actions

• Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location; may include work at field locations.
• Indoors, climate-controlled environment with adequate lighting and ventilation; normal office distractions and interruptions.
• Field work performed outdoors may include exposure to weather elements.
• Frequently sits or stands for prolonged periods; 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; frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing.
• 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 read and verify information; relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate.
• Possesses adequate hearing (with or without correction) to communicate, respond to auditory signals, and maintain safety and productivity.
• 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

• Seven years of litigation experience required.
• Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required.
• First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred.
• Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.

Special Skill Requirements

• Public speaking.
• Ability to function and handle high caseloads in adversarial or confrontational situations.
• Driving.

Additional Qualifications

• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to command attention of an audience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest in the defense of insurance regulations.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Handles conflict effectively with ability to quickly interpret and respond to new information.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent time management and priority-setting skills.
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude; adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Annual bonus potential up to 20% of salary (based on company and individual performance).
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Assistance.

Pay

CA Only: $129,075 – $219,780

Schedule

Remote work with in-person appearances and trials as required; regular travel between offices and field locations may be necessary.