Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense
US-CA-Glendale
Careers (External)
Req #: 42782
Type: Regular Full Time
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Overview: Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Responsibilities: As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies. Location: Concord, CA | Full-Time | Competitive Salary & Benefits Are you a skilled Trial Attorney with a passion for personal injury and insurance defense? Join State Farm's legal team in Concord, CA, where your expertise will make a real impact protecting the interests of one of the nation's most trusted insurance providers. Jeanette N. Little & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, seeks a trial attorney with 0-10 years of experience to join our Concord, CA office. Fully remote opportunities may be available for candidates residing in Fresco County only. All other candidates would be required to spend some time working in the office. Why State Farm? At State Farm, we value work-life balance and offer a flexible 38:45-hour work week to help you thrive both professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you succeed. As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. State Farm creates an environment inclusive of career development opportunities. The position is classified as a Hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a Hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Office Locations * 1401 Willow Pass Road, Suite 300, Concord CA, 94520, Hybrid work arrangement * Experienced attorneys in Glendale/LA area only, have potential to work out of Glendale CLC, 655 North Central Avenue 12th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203, Hybrid work arrangement Experienced attorneys currently residing in the Fresno metro area have potential for fully remote opportunities. What You'll Do: * Representing State Farm in litigation from case inception through trial. * Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; negotiate settlements; and advise internal clients. * Collaborate with a dynamic team of legal professionals and claims specialists. * Manage a diverse caseload with opportunities to develop litigation strategy and courtroom skills. Qualifications: What We're Looking For: * Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the California State Bar. * Significant experience in personal injury and insurance defense litigation preferred. * Strong trial advocacy skills with a proven track record in the courtroom. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. * 2-10 years litigation experience, preferably insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, workers compensation or experience as an Assistant Public Defender or Assistant State's Attorney 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. * Traveling via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function. * Irregular hours may be required * For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories. * For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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