Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney Northern California

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San Jose, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 129075 - 219780
Posted on: 8 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote )

Our Northern California Staff Counsel teams are expanding! We are looking to add a seasoned Senior Trial Attorney located anywhere throughout our Northern California offices including San Luis Obispo Silicon Valley the Bay Area Central Valley/Fresno and Sacramento! 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 moderate to high complexity and exposure and/or involve unique insurance defense issues. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution.

Essential Job Functions

  • Litigates moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or cases involving unique legal or procedural issues 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.
  • Acts as the lead attorney at hearings conferences interviews mediations arbitrations and/or trials.
  • Develops strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial.
  • Utilizes knowledge of legal precedents to analyze the probable outcomes of a case. Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case.
  • Performs or ensures completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
  • Consults with Claims Executive team and renders legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
  • Provides guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Interprets applicable industry laws rulings and regulations.
  • Functionally supervises attorneys who are assisting in the handling of cases as development opportunities.
  • Provides guidance and mentorship with the autonomy to learn.

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

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.

Special Skill Requirement

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

Additional Qualification

Effective leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the attention of an audience. Demonstrated problem solving skills. Possesses a genuine interest in the defense of Insurance regulations. Ability to represent the company with external constituents. Handles conflict effectively with the ability to quickly interpret and respond to new information. Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills. Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines. Excellent time management and priority setting skills. Articulate and responsive to colleagues. Possesses strong technical aptitude. Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual paperless environment.

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Senior IC

We are Farmers where ambition meets opportunity.At Farmers were not just known for unforgettable jingle were a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in peoples lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven high-performance culture thrives on creati...
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