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About the Role

Farmers is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its Northern California staff counsel team. This role involves representing clients in insurance defense, managing complex cases from intake to resolution, and handling in-person appearances and trials as required. The position offers developmental opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice.
• Handle cases that are primarily moderate to high complexity and exposure.
• Manage cases involving unique insurance defense issues.
• Manage all phases of cases from intake to resolution.
• Litigate moderate to high complexity and exposure cases.
• Litigate cases involving unique legal or procedural issues.
• Perform duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Act as the 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 the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case.
• Perform or ensure completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
• Consult with Claims Executive team and render legal strategy recommendations.
• 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 the autonomy to learn.

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.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the attention of an audience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Possesses a genuine interest in the defense of Insurance regulations.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Handles conflict effectively with the 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.
• Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire.

Skills

• Public speaking
• Ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations
• Driving
• Legal precedents analysis
• Case strategy development
• Conflict handling
• Judgment and decision making
• Time management
• Priority setting
• Technical aptitude
• Proficiency with technology for virtual environments

Location

• Remote
• US - CA - Sacramento
• US - CA - Fresno
• US - CA - Modesto
• US - CA - Oakland
• US - CA - San Francisco
• US - CA - San Jose
• US - CA - San Luis Obispo
• US - CA - Stockton

Work Type

• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire

Salary/Compensations

• CA Only: $129,075 - $219,780
• Annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary
• Generous 401k
• Auto allowance
• PTO
• Medical/dental/vision
• Paid parental leave
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance

About the Company

• Farmers is an award-winning, equal opportunity employer.
• Farmers delivers peace of mind when it matters most.
• Farmers has a results-driven, high-performance culture that thrives on creativity, accountability, and bold solutions.
• Farmers offers growth as a way of life for both the organization and its employees.
• Farmers tackles challenges head-on, learns from every experience, and measures its impact on customers.
• Farmers offers a supportive community, meaningful volunteer projects, and the opportunity to shape the future alongside talented colleagues.
• Helping others is at the heart of what Farmers does.

Equal Opportunity

• Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
• 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.
• Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.