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Farmers Insurance · 1 day ago

Litigation Management Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $191K/yr

7+ years exp

Farmers Insurance is dedicated to delivering peace of mind to customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice. The Litigation Management Counsel is responsible for managing complex litigation, overseeing outside counsel, and developing litigation strategies to ensure effective handling of cases against the company.

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Responsibilities

Works closely with the Company to assess litigation for extra contractual exposure and to educate Claims personnel on legal issues related to Claims practices

Reports on trends and provides recommendations related to the litigation managed

Consulting with claims personnel on selected claims

Responsible for completing evaluations and investigations on complex and high exposure cases

Identifies areas and issues which may give rise to exposure to the Company

Also recommends strategies and settlements in complex litigated matters and attends litigation conferences, arbitration hearings, settlement conferences and trials

Monitors outside counsel to ensure adherence to litigation plans

Works with assigned outside legal counsel to ensure litigation against the Company is handled in accordance with the objectives of the litigation

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

JD degreeActive State Bar membershipInsurance bad faith experienceLitigation strategy developmentCommunication skillsCustomer service ethicsTraining deliveryCollaborative working style

Required

JD degree required and active membership in a State Bar in the state in which position is located or registered as in-house counsel in California

A minimum of seven years as an attorney

Excellent written and oral communications skills, including exceptional presentation skills

Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals

Strong internal and external customer service ethics focusing on identifying as well as implementing solutions to complex business and legal challenges

Preferred

Candidates with personal lines property and auto bad faith and/or coverage experience preferred

The preferred candidate will have five years experience advising senior level management, litigating or managing insurance bad faith matters, as in-house counsel for an insurance company, and delivering training on legal or claims issues

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary

Generous 401k

PTO

Medical/dental vision

Paid parental leave

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Company

Farmers Insurance

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The companies comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® currently make up one of the country's largest insurers of vehicles, homes and small businesses, and provide a wide range of other specialty insurance and financial services products.

Founded in 1928

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees