Farmers Insurance
Insurance Defense Attorney - Los Angeles
Farmers Insurance, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Insurance Defense Attorney - Los Angeles
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Farmers Insurance . This is a virtual position handling cases primarily around Los Angeles County. Our attorneys are fully virtual with in-person appearances and trials as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 15% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours!
Responsibilities
Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases assigned by supervisor. Cases can involve all areas of tort practice. Responsible for handling matters of moderate complexity and/or exposure and may assist in the handling of cases assigned to other attorneys.
Handles cases of moderate complexity and/or exposure, or assists in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences, interviews and trials or arbitrations, and performance of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist the Associate Trial Attorney in the handling of particular cases.
Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Department regarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of any and all problems encountered.
Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads.
Performs other functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Physical Actions: Carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds, hearing, seeing, standing and walking (including up and down stairs and steps).
Physical Environment: Required job duties are normally performed in a climate- controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or public transportation.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree required. Law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located.
Experience: At least one year as an Attorney or comparable outside experience. Should be capable of handling cases of moderate exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision. Paralegal, claims, or insurance experience helpful.
Special Skill Requirement: Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.
Benefits
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
CA Only: $95,040 - $151,140
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer
Job Location(s): US - CA - Los Angeles, US - CA - Bakersfield, US - CA - Long Beach, US - CA - Ventura
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. 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.
Additional
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting
Industries: Financial Services, Insurance, and Consumer Services
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role at
Farmers Insurance . This is a virtual position handling cases primarily around Los Angeles County. Our attorneys are fully virtual with in-person appearances and trials as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 15% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours!
Responsibilities
Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases assigned by supervisor. Cases can involve all areas of tort practice. Responsible for handling matters of moderate complexity and/or exposure and may assist in the handling of cases assigned to other attorneys.
Handles cases of moderate complexity and/or exposure, or assists in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences, interviews and trials or arbitrations, and performance of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist the Associate Trial Attorney in the handling of particular cases.
Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Department regarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of any and all problems encountered.
Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads.
Performs other functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Physical Actions: Carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds, hearing, seeing, standing and walking (including up and down stairs and steps).
Physical Environment: Required job duties are normally performed in a climate- controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or public transportation.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree required. Law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located.
Experience: At least one year as an Attorney or comparable outside experience. Should be capable of handling cases of moderate exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision. Paralegal, claims, or insurance experience helpful.
Special Skill Requirement: Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.
Benefits
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
CA Only: $95,040 - $151,140
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer
Job Location(s): US - CA - Los Angeles, US - CA - Bakersfield, US - CA - Long Beach, US - CA - Ventura
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. 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.
Additional
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting
Industries: Financial Services, Insurance, and Consumer Services
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