Trial Attorney

Overview

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry.

Our mission is to provide high-quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

Jared R. Levy and Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney located in the Portland Metropolitan area. This is an opportunity to join State Farm’s Claim Litigation team based in Seattle, WA, defending clients in Oregon state courts.

Work Arrangement: This is a remote role, with a requirement to be on-site for in-person meetings (Office Location: 901 5th Avenue, Suite 830, Seattle, WA 98164) on a monthly basis. Travel and other approved work-related expenses are fully reimbursed.

The role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where attorneys can support one another while maintaining ownership of their files. Because our attorneys are not billed by the hour, you have the opportunity to focus on strategy and trial/case development as matters move through litigation.

State Farm also provides an inclusive environment with career development opportunities.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
• Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings
• Develop trial strategy and case development plans
• Attend litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil litigation experience in Oregon, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
• May also consider additional experience in medical malpractice and workers’ compensation
• Extensive jury trial experience

Key Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and substantive law appropriate to experience level
• Proven experience with trials, depositions, and mediation
• Demonstrated ability to maintain file ownership and work autonomously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Technology Requirements

• Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
• Working knowledge of a case management system
• Working knowledge of a document storage system

Education Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Must hold an active Oregon law license and be in good standing with the Oregon State Bar
• A Washington State Bar license is preferred. Alternatively, if not already licensed to practice law in Washington, you will need to submit an application to the Washington State Bar Association for admission, within 90 days from your start date, actively pursue the licensure, and keep your supervisor informed throughout the process.

Additional Details

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. immediately; State Farm will not sponsor for U.S. work authorization
• Except for authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys may not engage in legal business outside of State Farm. Candidates must discontinue outside practice and any active suit involvement prior to joining State Farm
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities is an essential function
• Irregular hours may be required

Our Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45 hour work week.

• Potential starting salary range: $140,000 - $202,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!