Associate Litigation Attorney
Job in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73116, USA
Listing for:
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance Company
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
-
Law/Legal
Litigation, Legal Counsel, Lawyer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its in‑house legal team, practicing through Lawson & Shelton, PLLC. This position offers a rare opportunity to handle meaningful defense work in a stable, supportive environment with a strong emphasis on work–life balance and family priorities. The ideal candidate is a seasoned litigator who thrives working independently, exercises sound professional judgment without the need for close supervision, and is capable of managing a full caseload of insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
Why
This Position Stands Out
No billable hour requirementsSalary‑based compensationTypical 40–45 hour workweekStrong emphasis on family balance and quality of lifeComprehensive corporate benefits package, including health insurance and access to an on‑site physician for employees and their familiesCollegial, professional work environmentExceptional employee retention — many Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company employees have been with the company for more than 20 yearsPosition Overview
The Insurance Defense Attorney will be responsible for independently managing all phases of civil litigation on behalf of Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (“OFBMIC”) and its insureds. This is a hands‑on litigation role requiring an attorney who can take ownership of a file from the moment it is assigned through final resolution — whether by settlement, dispositive motion, or trial verdict — with minimal oversight and maximum professional accountability.
The attorney will work closely with OFBMIC claims professionals, adjusters, and internal stakeholders, providing proactive legal guidance while maintaining a practical, resolution‑focused approach tailored to the facts and exposure of each matter. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage a diverse and active docket are essential.
Detailed Duties — File Handling from Start to Finish
A. File Opening and Initial Case Assessment
Review all incoming file materials upon assignment, including the complaint, policy documents, claims file, accident reports, photographs, witness statements, and any prior correspondence.Evaluate the nature and value of the plaintiff’s claims, assess potential exposure, and establish a preliminary litigation strategy in consultation with the assigned claims professional.Prepare and transmit a detailed initial case evaluation letter to the claims handler within required time frames, identifying key facts, legal issues, litigation risks, and preliminary recommendations.Identify and calendar all applicable deadlines, including the answer deadline, discovery cutoffs, dispositive motion deadlines, pretrial conference dates, and trial settings.B. Pleadings and Early Litigation
Draft, review, and file responsive pleadings, including answers, affirmative defenses, counterclaims, and cross claims as warranted by the facts and applicable law.Evaluate the complaint for facial deficiencies and file appropriate motions to dismiss or motions for more definite statement where supported.Identify and assert all applicable affirmative defenses, including comparative fault, statute of limitations, failure to mitigate, lack of causation, and policy exclusions.Remove cases to federal court when diversity jurisdiction and strategic considerations support removal.Coordinate early investigative efforts, including retention of necessary experts, scene inspections, vehicle inspections, and preservation of relevant evidence.C. Discovery — Written and Oral
Independently develop and execute a comprehensive discovery plan tailored to the specific facts and legal theories at issue in each case.Draft and serve interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission directed to plaintiffs and, where appropriate, third parties and co‑defendants.Review, analyze, and respond to all discovery propounded by opposing counsel, asserting appropriate objections and ensuring responses are complete, accurate, and timely.Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, eyewitnesses, treating physicians, first…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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