Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Northern California

Farmers Insurance; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 106,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Insurance Defense Trial Attorney to represent clients in complex cases across Northern California. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values ethical practices and client advocacy. The position is fully remote, allowing flexibility while handling significant legal matters. With a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary and bonus potential, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their legal careers in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Annual bonus potential

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar.
• At least three years as an Attorney including civil jury trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Handles cases with unique legal issues involving moderate to severe injuries.
• Consults with Claims Departments regarding insurance policy questions.

Skills

Public speaking

Legal research

Trial preparation

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Law school degree

Job description

Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Northern California

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We are… more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.

We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture! To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Workplace: Remote ( )

This is a virtual position handling cases throughout Northern California. We are open to candidates located anywhere in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Sacramento, and Fresno areas who are comfortable traveling to in-person appearances as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 15% 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

Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases assigned by supervisor. Cases can involve all areas of tort practice. Responsible for handling matters of moderate to great complexity and/or exposure, and may assist in the handling of cases assigned to other attorneys.

Essential Job Functions

• Handles cases with unique legal or procedural issues involving moderate to severe injuries and/or damages, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences, interviews, trials or arbitrations, and performance of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
• May also assist other attorneys in such cases as assigned.
• Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist the Trial Attorney in the handling of particular cases.
• Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Departments regarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
• Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of any and all problems encountered.
• Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads.
• Performs other functions as assigned.
  
  

Physical Actions

Besides sedentary work, job duties require some or all of the following physical activities: Carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds, hearing, seeing, standing and walking (including up and down stairs and steps).

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

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree required. Law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located.

Experience Requirements

At least three years as an Attorney including civil jury trial experience or equivalent dispositive ADR experience or comparable outside experience. Must be capable of handling cases of moderate to great exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision.

Special Skill Requirement

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

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• CA Only: $106,560 - $169,950
• 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 https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer
  
  

Job Location(s): US - CA - Sacramento, US - CA - Fresno, US - CA - Oakland, US - CA - San Francisco

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

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.

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.

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Financial Services, Insurance, and Consumer Services

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