Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Southern California
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$115K - $196K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity.
At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us.
Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do.
Ready to make your mark? Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate. Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and let’s build something incredible together!
Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote )
Our Southern California Staff Counsel teams are expanding! We are looking to add trial attorneys with all experience levels located throughout our Southern California offices, including Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego Counties! Our attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. We offer developmental opportunities, and a 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
Essential Job Functions
- Litigates low to moderate complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement.
- This includes but is not limited to preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
- Attends hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
- Proactively informs leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered.
- Consults with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues.
- Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management.
- May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with moderate complexity and/or exposure.
- Provides support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and receives developmental assignments of matters that are of high complexity and/or exposure.
Physical Actions
Physical Environment
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
Special Skill Requirement
Additional Qualification
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
o CA Only: $115,275 - $196,130 - Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer
Job Location(s): US - CA - Los Angeles, US - CA - Bakersfield, US - CA - Long Beach, US - CA - Riverside, US - CA - San Bernardino, US - CA - San Diego, US - CA - Santa Ana, US - CA - Ventura
Anticipated 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. 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.
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.
Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Spokane, WA only: Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.
- Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.
- Second chair trial experience strongly preferred.
- Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.
- Special Skill Requirement
- Public speaking.
- Ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations.
- Driving.
- Additional Qualification
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated conflict management skills.
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
- Possesses strong technical aptitude.
- Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance).
- 401(k).
- Medical.
- Dental.
- Vision.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life Insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Tuition Assistance.
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