Farmers Insurance DDHQ · 12 hours ago
Insurance Defense Attorney - Northern California
Farmers Insurance is dedicated to providing peace of mind to customers through protection and comprehensive advice. They are seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, managing cases from intake to resolution primarily in Northern California.
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
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