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About the Role

Farmers is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join our Texas staff counsel team, handling cases in the Austin and San Antonio areas. Attorneys work from home and manage in-person appearances and trials as needed. The role involves representing clients in insurance defense, managing moderate to high complexity cases from intake to resolution, and developing trial strategies.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice.
Handle cases of moderate to high complexity and exposure, or those involving unique insurance defense issues.
Manage all phases of cases from intake to resolution.
Litigate cases and 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 for trial preparation.
Analyze probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of case approaches.
Perform or ensure completion of any other tasks necessary for client representation.
Consult with Claims Executive team and provide legal strategy recommendations.
Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Interpret applicable industry laws, rulings, and regulations.
Functionally supervise assisting attorneys as development opportunities.
Provide guidance and mentorship with 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.
Licensed to practice Law in applicable states upon hire.

Skills

Public speaking
Ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations
Driving
Effective leadership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the 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 the ability to quickly interpret and respond to new information
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
Strong technical aptitude
Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment

Location

Remote
US - TX - Austin
US - TX - San Antonio

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Bachelors degree preferred
Licensed to practice Law

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
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
401(k)
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
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 a supportive community.
Farmers believes helping others is at the heart of what they do.

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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.