Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense at State Farm

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 $146,850 - $238,700 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

Join Our Team at Courtney D. Flannery & Associates, Staff Counsel for State Farm Insurance!

Are you an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney looking for an exciting new opportunity? Courtney D. Flannery & Associates, Staff Counsel for State Farm Insurance, is expanding our team and seeking talented attorneys with diverse experience levels. We are looking for trial attorneys with 10+ years of civil litigation experience, including taking and defending depositions, with a strong desire to conduct trials. Leadership potential is a plus.

• Full file responsibility, managing an inventory of approximately 40-50 files.
• Represent clients in complex legal matters, including litigation and trials.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and provide expert legal advice.
• Independently manage a caseload where work is time sensitive.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals in a team-oriented environment.

• For senior positions: 10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Trial experience required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with the level of experience.
• Experience presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnesses.
• Must have an active law license to practice in California and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong software/technological skills, including competency in Word, Outlook, and Westlaw.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Preferred qualification: Insurance defense background.
• Potential starting salary range: $146,850 - $238,700
  • 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.
• 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.