Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Farmers Insurance

Senior Trial Attorney handling complex insurance defense cases with Farmers Insurance. Leading all phases from intake to trial with a focus on high-stakes litigation.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,075 - $219,780 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Litigates moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or cases involving unique legal or procedural issues and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement
Acts as the lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
Develops strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial
Utilizes knowledge of legal precedents to analyze the probable outcomes of a case
Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case
Performs or ensures completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients
Consults with Claims Executive team and renders legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims
Provides guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Interprets applicable industry laws, rulings and regulations
Functionally supervises attorneys who are assisting in the handling of cases as development opportunities
Provides guidance and mentorship with the autonomy to learn

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree preferred
Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire
Seven years of litigation experience required
Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required
First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred
Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary
generous 401k
auto allowance
PTO
medical/dental/vision
paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationtrial preparationlegal analysiscase strategy developmentregulatory compliancepersonal injury lawinsurance defensejury trial experiencebodily injury litigationmultistate jurisdiction

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipguidanceanalytical thinkingcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationautonomysupervision

Certifications

Licensed to practice Law