Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Farmers Insurance

. Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive litigation experience with a focus on insurance defense and personal injury cases, including strong trial strategy development and effective client representation. Proficient in managing high caseloads while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed To Practice LawSeven Years Of Litigation ExperienceInsurance Defense ExperienceFirst And Second Chair Trial ExperiencePublic Speaking Ability

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Hard Skills

LitigationTrial Strategy DevelopmentPleadings PreparationMotions PreparationDiscovery PreparationLegal AnalysisCase ManagementBodily Injury LitigationRegulatory ComplianceClient Representation

Soft Skills

Effective Leadership SkillsExcellent Written Communication SkillsExcellent Verbal Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsConflict Resolution Skills

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Environment ProficiencyPaperless Technology Use

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefensePersonal InjuryJury TrialMultistate JurisdictionLegal Precedents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice
Handle moderate- to high-complexity and high-exposure cases and matters involving unique legal or procedural issues
Manage cases from intake through resolution
Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
Act as lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Develop trial strategies and arguments
Analyze legal precedents and probable case outcomes
Identify strengths and weaknesses of case approaches
Complete tasks necessary for proper client representation
Consult with the Claims Executive team and provide legal strategy recommendations for personal injury claims
Guide compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Interpret applicable industry laws, rulings, and regulations
Functionally supervise and mentor attorneys assisting with cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire
Seven years of litigation experience required
Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required
First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred
Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred
Public speaking ability
Ability to function and handle high caseloads in adversarial or confrontational situations
Driving ability
Effective leadership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Genuine interest in the defense of insurance regulations
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to handle conflict effectively and respond to new information quickly
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Excellent time management and priority-setting skills
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 insurance
Paid parental leave
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
No billable hours
Remote work from home at an approved alternative work location
Volunteer projects
Supportive community and growth opportunities