Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Job SummaryThis position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily moderate to high complexity and exposure and/or involve unique insurance defense issues. It manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution.Essential Job FunctionsLitigates moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or cases involving unique legal or procedural issues and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement.Prepares pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.Acts as the lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.Develops strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial.Utilizes knowledge of legal precedents to analyze the probable outcomes of a case.Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case.Performs or ensures completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.Consults with Claims Executive team and renders legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.Provides guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.Interprets applicable industry laws, rulings and regulations.Functionally supervises attorneys assisting in the handling of cases as development opportunities.Provides guidance and mentorship, fostering autonomy and learning.Physical Actions & EnvironmentJob is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Tasks include frequent sitting or standing for prolonged periods, occasional moving of objects up to 50 pounds, and using fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing throughout a full shift. Occasional travel between Farmers offices and field locations is required.Education RequirementsBachelor’s degree preferred. Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.Experience RequirementsSeven years of litigation experience required. Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required. First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred. Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.Special Skill RequirementPublic speaking, ability to handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations.Additional QualificationsEffective leadership skills, excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, genuine interest in the defense of insurance regulations, ability to represent the company with external constituents, conflict resolution, strong technical aptitude, proficiency with technology for a virtual, paperless environment.BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.401(k) plan.Medical, dental, vision coverage.Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.Life insurance.Paid time off and paid parental leave.Tuition assistance.Job Location(s)Salt Lake City, UTApplication DeadlineTypical positions close 8 to 21 days after posting. Apply promptly to be considered.Equal Employment OpportunityFarmers 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr