Civil Litigation - Law & Motion Attorney at State Farm

Civil Litigation - Law & Motion Attorney

US-CA-Concord

Job ID: 2025-40325
Type: Regular Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
Concord, CA

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! Khakis optional. . .

Starting Salary is $114,400 - $218,750 annually. Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week! Salary offered is dependent on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience.

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!

Responsibilities

Jeanette N. Little & Associates, the insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a dynamic Civil Litigation - Law and Motion Attorney with 0-10 years of experience to join our Concord, CA office.

This role involves preparing a variety of motions, including demurrers, motions to strike, and motions for summary judgment. Candidates residing in Fresco County may have the option to work fully remotely, while others will need to spend some time in the office via a Hybrid Work Arrangement.

Ideal candidates will possess exceptional knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and trial strategy, complemented by outstanding written and oral advocacy skills. We are looking for individuals who are well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing a high-volume caseload with time-sensitive tasks. Our active and busy civil trial practice offers a congenial, team-oriented professional environment supported by skilled staff.

If you are a great multitasker looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload with time-sensitive tasks.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, including knowledge of proper format and citations.
• Proficiency in drafting various civil law motions, including but not limited to Motions for Summary Judgment, Demurrers, Motions to Strike, various discovery motions, pre-trial motions, and post-trial motions.
• Experience in drafting appellate briefs and familiarity with the California Courts of Appeal.
• Education, experience, and thorough understanding of the litigation process in the state of operation and local jurisdiction.
• Understanding of local and state rules.
• Commitment to maintaining attorney competency through participation in MCLE and continuing education programs.
• Successful completion of the orientation and training program as designated by the Managing Attorney or the Corporate Law Department.
• Ability to travel via commercial transportation or driving to job-related activities.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours due to workload and the nature of the work.
• Law degree from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Active license to practice law in California and membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• Potential starting salary range: $114,400 - $218,750
  • 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 15% of base salary.
• All selected applicants will be required to complete an On Demand Interview screening video. Estimated length is 15 minutes.

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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FULLY REMOTE OPPORTUNITIES MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR CANDIDATES RESIDING IN FRESNO COUNTY ONLY. ALL OTHER CANDIDATES WOULD BE REQUIRED TO SPEND SOME TIME WORKING IN THE OFFICE OF CONCORD OR GLENDALE VIA HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENT.

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