Complex Trial Attorney - California

Complex Trial Attorney - California

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We are seeking an experienced trial attorney to handle complex matters with our California staff counsel team. Our attorneys work from home and handle in‑person appearances and trials as required – we are open to candidates throughout California. 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

This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily high complexity and exposure and/or involve unique insurance defense issues. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution. Assumes first and/or second chair responsibility for reassigned cases that are in the late stages of litigation.

Essential Job Functions

• Litigates cases of high complexity and exposure, which may involve unique legal or procedural issues in all venues to full resolution through 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 and utilizes strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial.
• Utilizes knowledge of legal precedents to analyze the probable outcome 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.
• Assumes responsibility to act as first or second chair for cases that are in the late stages of litigation, including trials, when necessary.
• Handles any matter assigned within their State of licensure and courts of admittance and may be required to seek admission and handle matters in other jurisdictions.
• Leads knowledge sharing of industry legal trends and developments.
• Provides job‑related guidance, mentoring, and training to other attorneys.
• 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 regulation.
• 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 exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions as required by the exigencies of the issues or subject matter. High Exposure Attorneys are expected to handle any matter assigned within their State of licensure and Courts of Admittance, which may require travel by vehicle, train, or air with extended overnight and/or lengthier travel periods.

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred. Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire.

Experience Requirements

Experience handling matters that are high complexity and/or exposure, including first chair jury trial experience, and/or comparable court experience required. Multistate jurisdictional practice strongly preferred.

Special Skill Requirement

Expansive knowledge of both procedural and substantive law. Superlative skills in all areas including, but not limited to, trial, public speaking and/or communication, case preparation, strategy, advocacy, negotiations, depositions, expert witnesses, damages, analysis/evaluation, reporting and client/customer service.

Additional Qualification

Strong verbal communication and listening skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the attention of an audience. Demonstrated problem solving skills. 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. Articulate and responsive to colleagues. Possesses strong technical aptitude. Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment. Possesses expansive knowledge of procedural and substantive law and superlative skills in all areas of litigation, including but not limited to trials, public speaking and/or communication, case preparation, strategy, advocacy, negotiations, depositions, expert witnesses, case analysis/evaluation, reporting, and client/customer service.

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
  o CA Only: $166,725 - $283,250
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Application Deadline

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.

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