Attorney (Urgent)

Job Category Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
Position Type Regular Full Time
Being good neighbors helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place is who we are at State Farm. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. 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. 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.
Villarreal & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join the expanding Houston, Texas Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, the role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.
Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
Attend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

3+ years litigation experience, preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation
~ Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
Technology/software experience required

Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system
Must have a Law Degree from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Texas and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
S. immediately. 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
Potential yearly incentive pay with a target of 16% and maximum potential of 24%

On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
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!
Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
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!
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!
We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.