Farmers Insurance

Job Summary

Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all assigned cases. Capable of handling those matters with the greatest complexity levels and/or exposure levels. Responsible for providing assistance to the Managing Attorney in the supervision of other attorneys in the office and in the performance of other delegated administrative duties.

 

This is a fully remote/virtual leadership position managing individuals on our Central Valley team, handing cases venued throughout Northern California's Central Valley and Sierra Nevada counties. We are open to candidates throughout California who are talented and resourceful team-builders excited about leading others in a dynamic virtual environment! Comprehensive benefits package including up to 20% annual bonus, generous 401k, PTO, medical/dental vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours! Check out our Employer Brand Playbook to read more about our Company Culture!

Essential Job Functions

• Makes all case assignments to attorneys supervised assuring exposure level and/or complexity of cases matches skill and expertise levels of attorneys.
• Trains attorneys and others as needed to improve their level of expertise.
• Performs managerial and administrative tasks, and special assignments, as assigned by Managing Attorney.
• Informs managing attorney of any and all case activity problems encountered.
• Supervises maintenance of computerized litigation support systems.
• Prepares and submits reports as required by the managing attorney.
• Consults with and renders opinions to the Claims Department regarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
• Supervises cases as assigned and handles those of greatest complexity and/or exposure, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences, interviews, and 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 Supervising Attorney in the handling of particular cases.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

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

Bachelor's degree required, law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located.

Experience Requirements

At least two years as a Senior Trial Attorney, or comparable outside experience and capable of handling cases of greatest exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision. Must have some management experience or demonstrated management aptitude.

Special Skill Requirement

Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.