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State Farm · 1 day ago

Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $175K/yr

2+ years exp

State Farm is a Fortune 50 company focused on providing high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner. They are seeking an Insurance Defense Trial Attorney to manage their own caseload from inception to conclusion, participate in litigation events, and collaborate within a supportive environment.

Insurance

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Robyn Crowley

Responsibilities

Handles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department

Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings

Trial strategy and case development

Attends litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

Qualification

Civil trial litigationJury trial experienceMediation experienceDeposition experienceJ.D. degreeActive law licenseFile ownershipDiscovery rulesCase Management systemDocument Storage systemEffective communication skillsTeamwork ability

Required

Previous Experience required: 2-15 years of civil trial litigation and jury trial experience preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation

Key Skills required: Jury trial, mediation, and deposition experience

Key Skills required: File ownership

Key Skills required: Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience

Key Skills required: Effective written and oral communication skills

Key Skills required: Ability to work in a team setting

Technology/software experience required: Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form

Technology/software experience required: Working knowledge of a Case Management system

Technology/software experience required: Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system

Education requirements including licenses and certifications: J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials

Education requirements including licenses and certifications: Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Georgia and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia

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

Benefits

State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan.

All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!

Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.

Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more.

You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off.

With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!

We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.

Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.