Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Farmers Insurance

. Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,275 - $196,130 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in insurance defense litigation, including jury trial experience and case management from intake to resolution. Proficient in legal documentation and effective communication, with strong negotiation and conflict management skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Jury Trial ExperienceLicensed To Practice LawInsurance Defense LitigationSecond Chair Trial ExperiencePublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementLegal DocumentationPleadings PreparationMotions PreparationDiscovery PreparationBriefs PreparationNegotiation SkillsConflict Management SkillsDecision-Making SkillsTime Management Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationListening SkillsAbility To Handle High CaseloadsAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Technology ProficiencyVirtual Environment ToolsPaperless Environment Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed To Practice Law In Applicable States

Industry Keywords

Insurance Defense PracticePersonal InjuryMultistate JurisdictionAdversarial SituationsLegal Aspects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice
Handle cases primarily low to moderate in complexity and exposure
Manage all phases of cases from intake to resolution
Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Inform leadership of case-handling opportunities and challenges
Consult with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues
Perform tasks necessary for efficient case management
Handle second-chair trials and trials involving moderate complexity and/or exposure
Support senior attorneys on higher-complexity or higher-exposure cases
Receive developmental assignments involving highly complex or high-exposure matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Jury trial experience
Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire
Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred
Second chair trial experience strongly preferred
Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred
Public speaking
Ability to function and handle high caseloads in adversarial or confrontational situations
Driving
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Excellent written communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Demonstrated conflict management skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Time management and priority-setting skills
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Strong technical aptitude
Proficiency using technology in a virtual, paperless environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary
Generous 401(k)
Auto allowance
PTO
Medical, dental, and vision
Paid parental leave
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Developmental opportunities
No billable hours