Bodily Injury Attorney-Insurance Defense

State Farm; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual incentive/bonus potential

Health and wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

State Farm is seeking an experienced attorney for our Miami, FL litigation team. The role involves ownership of case files, leadership in trial strategy, and collaboration with support staff to advance complex cases. This is a hybrid position requiring time in the office and remotely.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of litigation experience, including exposure to insurance defense, and hold an active Florida law license. Excellent written and verbal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defense or related areas.
• Jury trial experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive law relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department.
• Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings.
• Trial strategy and case development.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

Mediation experience

Deposition experience

File ownership

Written and oral communication

Jury trial experience

Education

ABA-accredited law school degree

Active Florida law license

Tools

Case Management system

Document Storage system

Job description

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

Responsibilities

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

Nick J. Ryan & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join the Miam, FloridaClaim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, the role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. State Farm creates an environment inclusive of career development opportunities. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

LOCATION: 5301 Waterford District Drive, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33126

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
• Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings
• Trial strategy and case development
• Attend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

Qualifications

Previous experience required

• 3+ years of experience in litigation, preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense dealing with bodily injury, medical malpractice, and personal injury, or experience as an Assistant Public Defender, or Assistant State Attorney
• Jury trial experience preferred, but not required

Key skills required

• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
• Trial, mediation, and deposition experience
• File ownership
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Technology/software experience required

• Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
• Working knowledge of a Case Management system
• Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system

Education requirements including licenses and certifications

• Must have a Law Degree from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School with excellent academic credentials.
• Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Florida and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Florida.

Additional Details

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities
• Other than authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function
• Irregular hours may be required#SFPL PM22 #LI-SK2

Our Benefits

State Farm values work-life balance and offers competitive compensation!

• Potential starting salary range: $117,500.00- $160,000.00
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay with a target of 16% and maximum potential of 24%

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.