Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Southern California

Overview

This role adds a trial attorney to a Southern California staff counsel team. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. The position involves insurance defense litigation matters that are primarily low to moderate in complexity and exposure. Case management spans all phases—from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Litigate low to moderate complexity and exposure cases, handling required duties from intake through trial and/or settlement
  • Includes preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
• Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
• Proactively inform leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges
• Consult with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues
• Perform other duties to ensure efficient case management
• May handle second chair trials and try cases involving moderate complexity and/or exposure
• Support senior attorneys on matters of greater complexity and/or exposure, with developmental assignments for high-complexity/high-exposure matters

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire
• Public speaking
• Ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations
• Driving

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred
• Second chair trial experience strongly preferred
• Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Effective negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to represent the organization with external constituents
• Demonstrated judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Strong technical aptitude, including proficiency using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location
• CA Only: $115,275 - $196,130
• Annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance

Location

Workplace: Remote ( )

In-person work may occur at a Farmers office or at an approved alternative work location, and job duties may include work performed at field locations.

Job Location(s):

• US - CA - San Diego
• US - CA - Irvine
• US - CA - Ontario
• US - CA - Palm Springs
• US - CA - Riverside
• US - CA - San Bernardino
• US - CA - Santa Ana

Application Information

Recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.

The employer considers for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, the employer is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer; does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.