Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Remote Leader

Farmers Group Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 20%

401(k)

Auto allowance

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Farmers is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney to join the Texas staff counsel team, handling cases venued in Austin and San Antonio. Attorneys work from home with in-person appearances and trials as required.

Offers comprehensive benefits, bonus potential up to 20% of salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, and health coverage. Minimum seven years of litigation experience in insurance defense or related fields is required.

Qualifications

• Seven years of litigation experience required.
• Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required.
• First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred.
• Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Litigates moderate to high complexity and exposure cases from intake to trial/settlement.
• Leads hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Develops trial strategies and arguments for effective defense.
• Consults with Claims Executive on legal strategy for personal injury claims.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Supervises attorneys assisting in cases and mentors junior lawyers.

Skills

Public speaking

High caseload management

Driving

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Farmers is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney to join the Texas staff counsel team, handling cases venued in Austin and San Antonio. Attorneys work from home with in-person appearances and trials as required.

Offers comprehensive benefits, bonus potential up to 20% of salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, and health coverage. Minimum seven years of litigation experience in insurance defense or related fields is required.