Trial Attorney

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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!

• Potential starting salary range: $114,400 - $200,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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 classified as a hybrid role with required days in office during the week. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

Candidates must have exceptional knowledge of civil procedure, evidence and trial strategy with outstanding written and oral advocacy skills.

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 include, but are not limited to:

• 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.