Trial Attorney - Los Angeles Claim Litigation Office
US-CA-Glendale
Careers (External)
Req #: 43812
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! #LI-CV1 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 World's Most Admired Companies. Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative. Trial Attorney - Los Angeles Claim Litigation Office (Hybrid Role) Courtney D. Flannery & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Trial Attorney to join our Los Angeles Claim Litigation office. This role offers a dynamic and engaging environment where each day presents new challenges and opportunities. The successful candidate will take ownership of cases, actively participate in litigation events, and engage with clients. We foster a collaborative atmosphere where attorneys support one another and have access to dedicated support staff, while maintaining full ownership of their files. Because our attorneys are not billed by the hour, they have the flexibility to strategically develop cases and prepare for trial throughout the litigation process. State Farm is committed to creating an inclusive environment that promotes career growth and development. * Location: 655 North Central Avenue, 12th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203 * Work Arrangement: This position is classified as hybrid, requiring a combination of in-office and remote work. All hybrid employees spend designated time working in the office. Work arrangements may evolve over time based on business needs 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: Required Experience * 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 Technology Skills * Proficient working with electronic case files * Experience using Case Management systems * Familiarity with Document Storage systems Education & Licensing * Active California law license in good standing with the State Bar of California is required 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 * Travel 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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