Trial Attorney GA

Trial AttorneyMake sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.US-GA-Sandy SpringsJob ID: 2025-39947Type: Regular Full Time# of Openings: 9Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk ManagementSandy Springs, GAOverviewBeing 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.Lynn Leonard & Associates insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking Attorneys to join their expanding Atlanta 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: 5555 Glenridge Connector, Atlanta GAResponsibilities 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 required 2-15 years of civil trial litigation and jury trial experience preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation Significant criminal jury trial experience as first-chair will be consideredKey Skills requiredJury trial, mediation, and deposition experienceFile ownershipKnowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experienceEffective written and oral communication skillsAbility 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 Georgia and a member in good standing with the State Bar of GeorgiaAdditional 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 opportunitiesOther than authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys 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.Irregular hours may be requiredPI262273388

Created: 2025-03-03