Trial Attorney

Trial Attorney

US-LA-Lafayette

Job ID: 2
Type: Regular Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
Lafayette, LA

Overview

Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a team and do some good! Khakis optional

Potential starting Salary is $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually and potential yearly incentive pay up to 24%. Salary and yearly incentive pay offered is dependent on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience. Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

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.
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• 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!

Responsibilities

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. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies.
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. To learn more about legal careers at State Farm, please view the following videos:

• Law Department Recruiting part 1 State Farm - YouTube
• Law Department Recruiting part 2 State Farm - YouTube

Leah B. Guilbeau & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Insurance Defense Trial Attorney to join the Lafayette, LA Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, State Farm attorneys maintain their own caseload from inception to conclusion. The role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. State Farm creates an environment inclusive of career development opportunities. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.
Location: 4023 Ambassador Caffery Parkway Suite 100, Lafayette, LA

Responsibilities:

• Handles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
• Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings
• Trial strategy and case development
• Attends litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

Qualifications

• Previous Experience Required
  • 10+ years of litigation experience, preferably insurance defense or personal injury
  • Significant medical malpractice or worker's compensation experience will be considered
• Key Skills Required
  • Jury trial, mediation, deposition experience
  • File ownership
  • Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team setting

• Technology/Software Experience Required

  • 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 Including Licenses and Certifications

  • J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials.
  • Must have an active law license to practice and a member in good standing with the State of Louisiana.

Additional Details:

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
• Other than authorized and pro bono work, incumbents are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm.
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function.

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