Senior Litigation Attorney — Insurance Defense (Hybrid, AL)

State Farm; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual raise and bonus

Healthcare coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

State Farm seeks an attorney to join the Alabama Claim Litigation office in Birmingham. The role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients, with a hybrid work arrangement blending office and virtual work.

The candidate will handle litigation across multiple counties in Alabama and must have a law degree and active Alabama license. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or related areas, strong written and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to manage cases independently.
• Active Alabama law license and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Alabama.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive law.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines set by the Law Department.
• Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings and trials.
• Develop trial strategy and case development for multiple counties in Alabama.
• Attend various litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense

Trial, mediation, deposition

Written and oral communication

Local Alabama law knowledge

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Active Alabama law license

Tools

Case Management system

Document Storage system

Job description

State Farm seeks an attorney to join the Alabama Claim Litigation office in Birmingham. The role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients, with a hybrid work arrangement blending office and virtual work.

The candidate will handle litigation across multiple counties in Alabama and must have a law degree and active Alabama license. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense or related areas, strong written and