Farmers Insurance Group
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Los Angeles,
CA
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 ofcases assigned to other attorneys.
Position Requirements
Handles cases with unique legal or procedural issues involving moderateto 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 tasksor duties necessary for the proper representation of clients. May alsoassist other attorneys in such cases as assigned.Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist theTrial 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 legalaspects of the handling of personal injury claims.Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of anyand all problems encountered.Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems forassigned caseloads.Performs other functions as assigned.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
This position is located in Los Angeles, CA. NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED.
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 uncontrollable outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial
transportation.
Education Requirements
Four-year college degree, law school degree, and member in good standingof the State Bar in the state in which position is located.
Experience Requirements
At least three years as an Attorney including civil jury trial
experience or equivalent dispositive ADR experience or comparable outside experience. Must be capable of handling cases of moderate to great exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision.
Special Skills Requirements
Public speaking, ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California
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