Litigation Management Counsel

Workplace:
Remote

We are open to candidates anywhere in the United States with a valid Bar license.

Candidates with personal lines property and auto bad faith and/or coverage experience preferred. Commercial experience is a plus!

The Litigation Management Counsel is responsible for direct communications with the Company regarding evaluations and recommendations relating to complex and high exposure litigation against the Company. Litigation Management Counsel also coordinates and oversees outside counsel in trial and appellate work and is accountable for evaluating, assessing, designing and implementing litigation strategy in collaboration with defense counsel as well as assuring the litigation against the Company is handled in a consistent, efficient and effective manner.

The Litigation Management Counsel assists handling attorneys on matters of procedure and substantive law including pleadings, discovery matters, and policy coverage questions.

• Works closely with the Company to assess litigation for extra contractual exposure and to educate Claims personnel on legal issues related to Claims practices.
• Reports on trends and provides recommendations related to the litigation managed.
• Consulting with claims personnel on selected claims.
• Responsible for completing evaluations and investigations on complex and high exposure cases.
• Identifies areas and issues which may give rise to exposure to the Company.
• Also recommends strategies and settlements in complex litigated matters and attends litigation conferences, arbitration hearings, settlement conferences and trials.
• Monitors outside counsel to ensure adherence to litigation plans.
• Works with assigned outside legal counsel to ensure litigation against the Company is handled in accordance with the objectives of the litigation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JD degree required and active membership in a State Bar in the state in which position is located or registered as in‑house counsel in California.

A minimum of seven years as an attorney. The preferred candidate will have five years of experience advising senior level management, litigating or managing insurance bad faith matters, as in‑house counsel for an insurance company, and delivering training on legal or claims issues. Excellent written and oral communications skills, including exceptional presentation skills. Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals.

Strong internal and external customer service ethics focusing on identifying as well as implementing solutions to complex business and legal challenges.

• Salary:
  • CA Only: $119,920 - $191,290
  • CO Only: $112,720 - $164,890
  • HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $112,720 - $176,550
  • MA Only: $112,720 - $176,550
  • MD Only: $112,720 - $176,550
  • DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $112,720 - $191,290
  • Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $119,920 - $164,890
  • WA Only: $112,720 - $200,625
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Anticipated Final date to receive applications:
At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.