Complex & Specialty Trial Attorney - California
Complex & Specialty Trial Attorney - California
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$ 152880 - 243540
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Job Description
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 isnt just our business its our culture! To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities check out be sure to follow us on Instagram LinkedIn and TikTok.
Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote )
We are seeking an experienced Attorney with significant jury trial experience to handle cases throughout California - Candidates in Northern California preferred. This is a fully virtual position with court appearances in-person as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 25% 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
Essential Job Functions
Client Representation:
- Handle all aspects of defending an inventory of cases from assignment to conclusion
- Handle all aspects of client relationships; initial client contact keeping client informed of case status evaluation and strategy throughout case
- Provide advice guidance opinions and/or recommendations to clients on liability damages and case value;
- Draft legal documents (pleadings written discovery motions briefs)
- Prepare for and conduct litigation events (hearings depositions mediations arbitrations settlement conferences trials and appeals)
Case Management:
- Manage a complete inventory of cases and effectively prioritize work on all cases
- Identify potential defenses and strategies to defend clients/case
- Conduct legal research investigation discovery and analysis of relevant facts file materials case law and statutes
- Identify retain and consult with experts
- Prepare clients witnesses and experts for depositions arbitrations and trials
- Maintain computerized case diary system/litigation support systems to meet deadlines and reporting guidelines
- Review documents records and other evidence (medical and employment records claims files business records medical reports and evaluations) to analyze and support recommendations evaluations and strategy on cases
Communication:
- Provide effective and timely communications to clients and claims partners to keep them informed about the status strategy and evaluation of each case
- Keep supervisor informed of work being performed for clients and of any and all problems encountered;
- Professionally communicate with clients the court witnesses co-counsel opposing counsel and co-workers
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies guidelines practices and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Actions
Physical Environment
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in high exposure and complex litigation matters*Minimum five years experience handling larger exposure matters. Must have the requisite background knowledge and skill set to handle high exposure multi-party litigation high profile litigation cases involving inadequate policy limits reservation of rights property rights as well cases with uncommon and/or unique legal theories or causes of action. Minimum of 20 trials to verdict or equivalent conclusion with at least 15 of those trials serving as 1st chair with significant complexity and catastrophic injury and/or damages*25 direct examinations/cross examinations at trial of medical and technical experts*2 years working in the insurance industry or with insurance claims*^.
Special Skill Requirement
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience qualifications and location.
o CA Only: $152880 - $243540 - 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 Location(s): US - CA - Oakland US - CA - Sacramento US - CA - San Francisco US - CA - San Jose US - CA
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 veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
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Employment Type
Full Time
