Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Northern CA

Farmers Insurance; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Bonus up to 20%

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Farmers Insurance seeks an Attorney with jury trial experience to join our Northern California staff counsel team. This remote role supports in-person appearances as needed, with a comprehensive benefits package and potential annual bonus up to 20% of salary.

The position defends clients in insurance defense matters, manages cases from intake through resolution, and collaborates with the Claims Department. Prior second chair trial exposure and multitasking in a fast-paced environment are valued.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated conflict management and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.

Responsibilities

• Litigates low to moderate complexity insurance defense cases from intake to resolution.
• Attends hearings, conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborates with Claims on legal aspects and jurisdictional issues.
• Supports senior attorneys on higher exposure matters and may handle second chair trials.

Skills

Public speaking

Time management

Negotiation

Judgment and decision making

Ability to handle high caseloads

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensed to practice law

Job description

We are Farmers - where ambition meets opportunity.At Farmers, we're not just known for unforgettable jingle - we're a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people's lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn't just a goal - it's a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us. Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you'll find more than a job - you'll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do.

Workplace: Remote (#LI-Remote)

We are seeking an Attorney with jury trial experience to join our Northern California staff counsel team! Our attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. We offer developmental opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily low to moderate in complexity and exposure. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution.

Essential Job Functions

• Litigates low to moderate 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 and jurisdictional issues.
• Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management.
• May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with moderate complexity and/or exposure.
• Provides support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and receives developmental assignments of matters that are of high complexity and/or exposure.

Physical Actions

Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. Job may include work performed at field locations. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Field work performed outdoors may include exposure to weather elements. Frequently sits or stands for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and places objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Occasionally performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category may require regular travel between Farmers offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations.

Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrollable outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation.

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred. Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.

Experience Requirements

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

Special Skill Requirement

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

Additional Qualification

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated conflict management skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude.
• Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment.

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• o CA Only: $115,275 - $196,130
• 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
• For more information, review "What we offer" on careers/corporate/#offer

Job Location(s)

• US - CA - Oakland
• US - CA - Fresno
• US - CA - Monterey
• US - CA - Sacramento
• US - CA - San Francisco
• US - CA - San Jose
• US - CA - San Luis Obispo

Anticipated application deadline: 8 to 21 days after posting. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.

Farmers will consider 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, Farmers 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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.