Trial Attorney at Alameda

Company Name	Farmers Insurance Group
Location	Alameda
State	CA
Job Title	Trial Attorney
Job Description	Job ID #: 21340    Location(s):   CA - Alameda Functional Area: Claims Claims Litigation  Education Required: Juris Doctor Position Type: Full Time  Relocation Provided: None Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years   Position Description Learn Why Farmers is Where You Belong!!! Valerian, Patterson & Stratman, members of the claims litigation department of the Farmers Insurance Exchange and Affiliates, is an AV Rated Insurance Defense firm founded in 1933 located in beautiful Alameda, CA..  Mediate, arbitrate and try your own cases with the guidance and supervision of Attorneys with a wealth of experience.  This position offers a competitive starting salary, along with an outstanding benefits package including: company car, incentives, retirement plans, tuition assistance, medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and personal days. As a Trial Attorney for Farmers Insurance, you will be responsible for: The competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases involving tort practice,  moderate to severe injuries and/or damages, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences, interviews, trials or arbitrations, and performance of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.  Consulting with and rendering opinions to members of the Claims Departments concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims. Maintaining and updating computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads. Position Requirements Our Ideal Candidate will possess the following: Four-year college degree, law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar At least 5 years as an Attorney including civil jury trial experience or equivalent ADR experience strongly preferred The ability to handle cases of moderate to great exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision Please apply to see why Farmers is Where you Belong! Farmers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce Preferred Skills and Abilities Physical Actions Besides sedentary work, job duties require some or all of the following physical activities: Carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds, hearing, seeing, standing and walking (including up and down stairs and steps). Physical Environment Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation. Education Requirements Four?year college degree, law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located. Experience Requirements At least one year as an Associate Trial Attorney or comparable outside experience. Must be capable of handling cases of moderate to great exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision. Paralegal, claims, or insurance experience helpful. Special Skills Requirements Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.
Firm type	In House
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