Insurance Defense Attorney

1 week ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States State Farm Full time
State Farm is seeking a skilled Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team in Lafayette, LA.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury. They should be well-versed in local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law.

We offer a competitive salary range of $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually, with potential yearly incentive pay up to 24%. Our compensation package is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week.

About the Role

  • This is a hybrid role, requiring hours in the office and virtually. The successful candidate will handle litigation and other legal assignments, prepare reports for proceedings, develop trial strategies, and attend litigation events.
  • They will work closely with clients, participate in case development, and maintain their own caseload from inception to conclusion.

Responsibilities

  • 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
    • 10+ years of litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury.
    • Significant medical malpractice or worker's compensation experience will be considered.
  • Key Skills Required
    • Jury trial, mediation, 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 A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials.
    • Must have an active law license to practice and a member in good standing with the State of Louisiana.

Additional Details

  • Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
  • Other than authorized and pro bono work, incumbents 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.


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