Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense

Overview

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Responsibilities

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. 

Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

Trial Attorney – Los Angeles Claim Litigation Office 
Courtney D. Flannery & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Trial Attorney to join our Los Angeles Claim Litigation office. This role offers a dynamic and engaging environment where each day presents new challenges and opportunities. The successful candidate will take ownership of cases, actively participate in litigation events, and engage with clients.

We foster a collaborative atmosphere where attorneys support one another and have access to dedicated support staff, while maintaining full ownership of their files. Because our attorneys are not billed by the hour, they have the flexibility to strategically develop cases and prepare for trial throughout the litigation process. State Farm is committed to creating an inclusive environment that promotes career growth and development.

• Location:
  655 North Central Avenue, 12th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203
• Work Arrangement:
  This position is classified as hybrid, requiring a combination of in-office and remote work. All hybrid employees spend designated time working in the office. Work arrangements may evolve over time based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation and other legal assignments in alignment with guidelines set by the Law Department
• Prepare and summarize reports related to legal proceedings
• Develop trial strategies and manage case progress through litigation phases
• Attend and actively participate in litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers’ compensation.
• Recent trial experience handling complex cases involving trials with significant exposure (beyond bench trials)
• Experience trying cases in the first or second chair is highly preferred

Key Skills

• Thorough knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law at an advanced level
• Proven experience handling trials, mediations, and depositions
• Strong file ownership and case management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Technology Skills

• Proficient working with electronic case files
• Experience using Case Management systems
• Familiarity with Document Storage systems

Education & Licensing

• Active California law license in good standing with the State Bar of California is required

Additional Details

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities
• Other than authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function
• Irregular hours may be required
• For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
• For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our Benefits

State Farm values work-life balance and offers competitive compensation!

• Potential starting salary range: $150,000 - $210,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay with a target of 16% and maximum potential of 24% 

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!