Trial 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: Civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense including experience handling No Fault/PIP, Bodily Injury, and Premises Liability litigation
• Jury trial experience is a plus

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: 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

• 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 Michigan and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan

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

Potential Starting Salary Range

Potential starting salary range: $129,250.00 - $160,000.00

Benefits

• On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus
• Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs
• Healthcare plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more
• Industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring
• College coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more
• Savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union
• Time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off
• Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund
• Free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary