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Farmers Insurance · 1 day ago

Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Farmers Insurance is a leading provider dedicated to delivering peace of mind to customers through protection and comprehensive advice. The Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney will represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, managing cases from intake to resolution, and handling moderate to high complexity cases.

Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance

Responsibilities

Litigates moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or cases involving unique legal or procedural issues 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

Acts as the lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials

Develops strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial

Utilizes knowledge of legal precedents to analyze the probable outcomes of a case

Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case

Performs or ensures completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients

Consults with Claims Executive team and renders legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims

Provides guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Interprets applicable industry laws, rulings and regulations

Functionally supervises attorneys who are assisting in the handling of cases as development opportunities

Provides guidance and mentorship with the autonomy to learn

Qualification

Litigation experienceInsurance defenseTrial experiencePublic speakingLeadership skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTechnical aptitudeProblem solvingTime management

Required

Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire

Seven years of litigation experience required

Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required

Public speaking, ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving

Effective leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the attention of an audience

Demonstrated problem solving skills

Possesses a genuine interest in the defense of Insurance regulations

Ability to represent the company with external constituents

Handles conflict effectively with the ability to quickly interpret and respond to new information

Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills

Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines

Excellent time management and priority setting skills

Articulate and responsive to colleagues

Possesses strong technical aptitude

Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment

Preferred

Bachelors degree preferred

First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred

Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

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