Trial Attorney FL

Trial AttorneyLearn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.US-FL-JacksonvilleJob ID: 2025-40523Type: Regular Full Time# of Openings: 1Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk ManagementJacksonville, FLOverviewBeing 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 #1 team and do some good!ResponsibilitiesAs 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.W. Eric Fasking & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join our growing Jacksonville Claim Litigation office. All levels of experience are welcome. 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: 1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Suite 1904, Jacksonville, FLResponsibilities will include but are not limited to:Handles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law DepartmentPrepare and summarize reports for proceedingsTrial strategy and case developmentAttends litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearingsQualificationsPrevious Experience Required2+ years civil courtroom/trial experience handling automobile injury lawsuits preferred. Personal injury, workers compensation, and medical malpractice will be considered.Significant criminal jury trial experience will be consideredKey Skills RequiredJury trial, mediation, deposition experienceFile ownershipKnowledge 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 settingTechnology/Software Experience RequiredAbility to work efficiently with cases in electronic formWorking knowledge of a Case Management systemWorking Knowledge of a Document Storage systemEducation Requirements Including Licenses and CertificationsJ.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentialsMust have an active law license to practice in the state of Florida and a member in good standing with the State Bar of FloridaAdditional 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.#LI=RC1 #PM22 #SFPLPI262347483

Created: 2025-02-19