Insurance Defense Attorney - New York City

Farmers Insurance is dedicated to delivering peace of mind to customers through comprehensive protection and advice. The role of Insurance Defense Attorney involves representing clients in insurance defense cases, managing all phases from intake to resolution, and collaborating with the Claims Department on legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Litigates low complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement
• This includes but is not limited to preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
• Attends hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
• Proactively informs leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered
• Consults with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files
• Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management
• May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with minimal complexity and/or exposure
• May provide support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and may receive developmental assignments of matters that are of moderate complexity and/or exposure

Skills

• Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred
• Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

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