Attorney I - Work from Home

Supervising Attorney - New England
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We are seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead attorneys with our Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Staff Counsel team! Our attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. 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!

Responsible for leading and managing team of attorneys representing clients in all levels of insurance defense litigation to ensure competent, ethical, efficient, and diligent representation of clients in all assigned cases. Responsible for managing the overall performance of the assigned team to ensure competent, ethical and diligent representation of insurance defense clients. Oversees legal file handling by assigned attorneys; ensuring adherence to Department policies, practices and procedures including timely and effective communications with clients and claims; assisting with the achievement of office goals; and utilizing a formal quality assurance program to drive high quality file handling for our clients. Proactively works with the leadership and stakeholders on staffing recommendations, hiring, onboarding, team building, training, development, engagement, retention, and succession planning. Promotes achievement of office goals and continuous improvement through performance management to optimize individual and organizational performance. Fosters collaboration and partnerships, encourages diversity of thought, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve client, department, and company goals. Uses analytics, metrics, and financial analysis to help develop and drive strategies. Communicates regularly about changes to goals, strategies, policies, procedures, and everyday work to effectively lead assigned team through all changes. Engages in discussions with claims executives on legal aspects of high complexity/exposure cases and litigation strategies.

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. 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, 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. Jobs in this category may require regular travel between Farmers offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations.

This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Bachelors degree preferred. Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire. 6 years as a licensed, practicing attorney and a member in good standing with the State Bar in the state(s) in which position is located and will practice required. Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)

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Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

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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. 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.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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