Farmers Insurance DDHQ ยท 1 day ago
Insurance Defense Attorney - New York City
Farmers Insurance is dedicated to delivering peace of mind to customers through comprehensive protection and advice. The role of Insurance Defense Attorney involves representing clients in insurance defense cases, managing all phases from intake to resolution, and collaborating with the Claims Department on legal matters.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Litigates low 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
Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management
May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with minimal complexity and/or exposure
May provide support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and may receive developmental assignments of matters that are of moderate complexity and/or exposure
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Excellent written communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment
Preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred
Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off