Farmers Group Inc.
Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - California
Farmers Group Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - California
We are Farmers!We are more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. Our high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other.Farmers is an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We support the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships.We are hiring Sr. Trial Attorneys throughout California to join our Northern California, Los Angeles-area, and Orange County/San Diego-area teams. Our attorneys are fully virtual with in-person appearances and trials as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours!Job Summary
Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases assigned by supervisor. Cases can involve all areas of tort practice, handling matters of great complexity and/or exposure. Assists Managing Attorney or Supervising Attorney in the performance of delegated managerial and administrative duties.Essential Job Functions
Provides job-related guidance, supervision, and training to other Attorneys.Performs managerial and administrative tasks, and special assignments, as requested by supervisor.Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of any and all problems encountered.Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Department regarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.Supervises cases as assigned and handles cases with unique legal or procedural issues and/or involving severe to catastrophic injuries and/or damages.Prepares pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs; attends hearings, conferences, interviews, and trials or arbitrations.Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist the Senior Trial Attorney.Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads.Performs other functions as assigned.Physical Actions
Besides sedentary work, job duties require some or all of the following physical activities: Carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds, hearing, seeing, standing, and walking (including up and down stairs and steps).Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrollable outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation.Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree required. Law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located.Experience Requirements
At least three years as an Attorney including civil jury trial experience or equivalent dispositive ADR experience or comparable outside experience. Must be capable of handling cases of moderate to great exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision.Special Skill Requirement
Public speaking, ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.Additional Qualification
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.o CA Only: $116,960 - $186,560Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)401(k)MedicalVisionHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsAnticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.
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We are Farmers!We are more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. Our high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other.Farmers is an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We support the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships.We are hiring Sr. Trial Attorneys throughout California to join our Northern California, Los Angeles-area, and Orange County/San Diego-area teams. Our attorneys are fully virtual with in-person appearances and trials as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours!Job Summary
Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases assigned by supervisor. Cases can involve all areas of tort practice, handling matters of great complexity and/or exposure. Assists Managing Attorney or Supervising Attorney in the performance of delegated managerial and administrative duties.Essential Job Functions
Provides job-related guidance, supervision, and training to other Attorneys.Performs managerial and administrative tasks, and special assignments, as requested by supervisor.Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of any and all problems encountered.Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Department regarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.Supervises cases as assigned and handles cases with unique legal or procedural issues and/or involving severe to catastrophic injuries and/or damages.Prepares pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs; attends hearings, conferences, interviews, and trials or arbitrations.Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist the Senior Trial Attorney.Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads.Performs other functions as assigned.Physical Actions
Besides sedentary work, job duties require some or all of the following physical activities: Carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds, hearing, seeing, standing, and walking (including up and down stairs and steps).Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrollable outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation.Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree required. Law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located.Experience Requirements
At least three years as an Attorney including civil jury trial experience or equivalent dispositive ADR experience or comparable outside experience. Must be capable of handling cases of moderate to great exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision.Special Skill Requirement
Public speaking, ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.Additional Qualification
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.o CA Only: $116,960 - $186,560Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)401(k)MedicalVisionHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsAnticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.
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