Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Washington
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Job Summary
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 to great complexity and/or exposure, and may assist in the handling of cases assigned to other attorneys.
Essential Job Functions
- Handles cases with unique legal or procedural issues involving moderate to severe injuries and/or damages, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences, interviews, trials or arbitrations, and performance of any other tasks or duties necessary for proper representation of clients.
- May also assist other attorneys in such cases as assigned.
- Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist the Trial Attorney in the handling of particular cases.
- Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Departments 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.
Education Requirements
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 Requirements
At least three years as an Attorney including civil jury trial experience or equivalent dispositive ADR experience or comparable outside experience. Must be capable of handling cases of moderate to great exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision.
Special Skill Requirement
Public speaking, ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
- WA Only: $99,920 - $178,125
- 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 Farmers careers site.
Additional Information
Job Location(s): US - WA. This is a fully remote position with our Washington Staff Counsel team. We are open to candidates statewide who are comfortable traveling to in-person appearances as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 15% of the base salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental/vision, and more, with no billable hours or timekeeping requirements.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Spokane, WA only: Residents who prefer not to provide their address may submit their resume via email:
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