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Trial Attorney at Denver


Company Name Farmers Insurance Group
Location Denver
State CO
Job Title Trial Attorney
Job Description Job ID #: 21143    Location(s):   CO - Denver
Functional Area: Legal  Education Required: Juris Doctor
Position Type: Full Time  Relocation Provided: None
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
 

Position Description

***Experienced personal injury defense trial attorney needed.  Competitive salary and benefit package including 401k, company car and paid parking for downtown Denver location.  Must be licensed to practice in Colorado.***

Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases assigned by supervisor. Cases can involve all areas of tort practice. Responsible for handling matters of moderate to great complexity and/or exposure, and may assist in the handling of cases assigned to other attorneys.

Position Requirements

Handles cases of moderate to great complexity and/or exposure, or assists in cases of great complexity and/or exposure, 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. Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist the Trial Attorney in the handling of particular cases. Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Departments regarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims. Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of any and all problems encountered. Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads. Performs other functions as assigned.

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
Contact Info Apply Online
Source Firm Website
 
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