Trial Attorney

Are you a skilled Trial Attorney with a passion for personal injury and insurance defense? Join State Farm’s legal team in where your expertise will make a real impact protecting the interests of one of the nation’s most trusted insurance providers.

Jeanette N. Little & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, seeks a trial attorney with 0-10 years of experience to join our team.
Fully remote opportunities will be considered for candidates residing in Fresco County only
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While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, the role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files.

As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. State Farm creates an environment inclusive of career development opportunities.

• Handle 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
• Attend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

Previous experience required

• 0-10+ years litigation experience, preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation
• Experience as an Assistant Public Defender or District Attorney may be considered as well
• Jury trial experience preferred, but not required

• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
• Trial, mediation, and deposition experience
• File ownership
• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
• Working knowledge of a Case Management system
• Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system

• J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School with excellent academic credentials
• Must have an active law license to practice in the state of California and a member in good standing with the State Bar of California.

• 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, State Farm attorneys 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
• Irregular hours may be required

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $114,400 - $170,000
• 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
• 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.

• 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%…