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Insurance Defense Trial Attorney – State Farm
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Insurance Defense Trial Attorney
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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!
Responsibilities
Handles litigation, case ownership from inception to conclusion, and participation in litigation events.
Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings.
Develop trial strategy and case development.
Attend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
Qualifications
Previous Experience required
2‑15 years of civil trial litigation and jury trial experience, preferably in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation.
Key Skills required
Jury trial, mediation, and deposition experience.
File ownership.
Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a team setting.
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
J.D. from an ABA Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials.
Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Georgia and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Additional Details
Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; State Farm will not sponsor U.S. work opportunities.
State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm; candidates must cease outside practice and involvement before joining.
Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities is an essential function.
Irregular hours may be required.
Benefits
Potential starting salary range: $104,000.00 - $175,000.00 (starting salary based on skills, background, and experience; high end limited to applicants with significant relevant experience).
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary.
Get Paid! Eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
Stay Well! Robust health and wellbeing programs, including health, vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more.
Develop and Grow! Educational benefits, training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Plan Ahead! Access to delivery assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, financial workshops, and more.
Take a Little “You” Time! Generous time off policies: up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration days, life leave (40 hrs/yr), bereavement leave, community service/education support days.
Give Back! Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, Employee Assistance Fund.
Finish Strong! 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of your salary, free financial advisors.
Location 5555 Glenridge Connector, Atlanta GA
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Insurance
Visit our
State Farm Careers
page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!
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Insurance Defense Trial Attorney
role at
State Farm .
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!
Responsibilities
Handles litigation, case ownership from inception to conclusion, and participation in litigation events.
Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings.
Develop trial strategy and case development.
Attend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
Qualifications
Previous Experience required
2‑15 years of civil trial litigation and jury trial experience, preferably in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation.
Key Skills required
Jury trial, mediation, and deposition experience.
File ownership.
Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a team setting.
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
J.D. from an ABA Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials.
Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Georgia and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Additional Details
Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; State Farm will not sponsor U.S. work opportunities.
State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm; candidates must cease outside practice and involvement before joining.
Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities is an essential function.
Irregular hours may be required.
Benefits
Potential starting salary range: $104,000.00 - $175,000.00 (starting salary based on skills, background, and experience; high end limited to applicants with significant relevant experience).
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary.
Get Paid! Eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
Stay Well! Robust health and wellbeing programs, including health, vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more.
Develop and Grow! Educational benefits, training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Plan Ahead! Access to delivery assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, financial workshops, and more.
Take a Little “You” Time! Generous time off policies: up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration days, life leave (40 hrs/yr), bereavement leave, community service/education support days.
Give Back! Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, Employee Assistance Fund.
Finish Strong! 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of your salary, free financial advisors.
Location 5555 Glenridge Connector, Atlanta GA
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Insurance
Visit our
State Farm Careers
page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!
#J-18808-Ljbffr