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State Farm

Trial Attorney

State Farm, Concord, California, us, 94527

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Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Potential starting salary range is

$114,400 - $200,000

annually. Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience. Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week! Base pay range

$114,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from State Farm Office Location

1401 Willow Pass Road, Suite 300, Concord CA, 94520 655 North Central Avenue 12th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203 (for candidates residing in the Glendale area only) Responsibilities

Jeanette N. Little & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking Trial Attorneys to join their Bay Area Claim Litigation office in Concord, California. Attorneys maintain their own caseload from inception to conclusion. The role involves participating in litigation events and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys assist each other and have access to skilled support staff. 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 hybrid with required days in office during the week. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Handles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings Trial strategy and case development Attends litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings Qualifications

Previous Experience required 2-10 years litigation experience, preferably insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, workers compensation or experience as an Assistant Public Defender or Assistant State’s Attorney Key Skills required Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience Trial, mediation, and deposition experience File ownership Effective written and oral communication skills Technology/software experience required Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form Working knowledge of a Case Management system Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system Education requirements including licenses and certifications Must have an active law license to practice in state of California and a member in good standing with the State Bar of California 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. Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity. 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. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Legal Industries

Insurance

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