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Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense

State Farm · Ridgecrest, CA · 2 mo ago
Legal$150k–$210k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Manage litigation and other legal assignments in alignment with guidelines set by the Law Department
  • Prepare and summarize reports related to legal proceedings
  • Develop trial strategies and manage case progress through litigation phases
  • Attend and actively participate in litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers’ compensation
  • Recent trial experience handling complex cases involving trials with significant exposure (beyond bench trials)
  • Experience trying cases in the first or second chair is highly preferred

Key Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law at an advanced level
  • Proven experience handling trials, mediations, and depositions
  • Strong file ownership and case management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficient working with electronic case files
  • Experience using Case Management systems
  • Familiarity with Document Storage systems

Benefits

  • Potential starting salary range: $150,000 - $210,000
  • Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary
  • Healthcare benefits including most of the healthcare premium paid by State Farm
  • Preventative care coverage and access to various wellness resources
  • Industry-leading training programs and tuition assistance
  • Employee resource groups and mentoring opportunities
  • Time off policies including up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service/education support days
  • Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund
  • Retirement planning with free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary

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