Complex Trial Attorney

Farmers Insurance

. Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in insurance defense litigation, including trial strategy, case management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to mentor attorneys and provide strategic legal guidance in high-complexity cases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed To Practice LawFirst Chair Jury Trial ExperienceMultistate Jurisdictional PracticeTrial Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance Guidance

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Hard Skills

High-Complexity Case ManagementPleadings PreparationMotions DraftingDiscovery ManagementLegal AnalysisTrial AdvocacyNegotiation SkillsClient ServicePublic SpeakingProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationListening SkillsConflict ResolutionDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Technology ProficiencyPaperless Environment Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed To Practice Law In Applicable States

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseLegal PrecedentsRegulatory StandardsPersonal Injury ClaimsLitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice
Handle high-complexity and high-exposure cases and unique insurance defense issues
Manage cases from intake through resolution
Assume first- and/or second-chair responsibility for late-stage litigation cases, including trials
Litigate cases through trial and/or settlement in all venues
Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery and briefs
Lead hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations and trials
Develop and use trial strategies and arguments
Analyze legal precedents and identify case strengths and weaknesses
Handle matters within the attorney's states of licensure and courts of admittance
Lead knowledge sharing on industry legal trends and developments
Mentor and train other attorneys
Consult with Claims Executive teams and provide legal strategy recommendations for personal injury claims
Provide guidance on regulatory compliance and industry standards
Interpret applicable industry laws, rulings and regulations
Functionally supervise attorneys assisting with cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire
Experience handling matters that are high complexity and/or exposure, including first chair jury trial experience, and/or comparable court experience required
Multistate jurisdictional practice strongly preferred
Expansive knowledge of both procedural and substantive law
Superlative skills in trial, public speaking and/or communication, case preparation, strategy, advocacy, negotiations, depositions, expert witnesses, damages, analysis/evaluation, reporting and client/customer service
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the attention of an audience
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to handle conflict effectively and quickly interpret and respond to new information
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology in a virtual, paperless environment
Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Remote work at an approved alternative work location