Trial Attorney, State Farm, Lanham, MD
State Farm -
Lanham, MD,
US
Trial Attorney
Date Posted: 2024-06-16
Job description
OverviewWe are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!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. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!ResponsibilitiesKatie C. Glasgow & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance companies, seeks a trial attorney with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience to join our Lanham, MD office. Candidates must have exceptional knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and trial strategy with outstanding written and oral advocacy skills. Candidates must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to independently manage a caseload where all work is time sensitive. 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 some time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.Located in Lanham, MD, we enjoy an active, busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff.Location: 4601 Forbes Blvd Suite 200, Lanham MD#LI-RC1QualificationsLaw degree (J.D.) from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentialsActive license to practice law in Maryland and a member in good standing of the MarylandBarBarred in the District of Columbia or potential to waive is a plus but not required3-5 years of civil litigation experience preferably in the area of insurance defenseBench and/or Jury Trial ExperienceExperience working in a paperless environmentStrong communication for courtroom presentationStrong software skills including competency in Word, Outlook, and WestlawApplicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunityAdditional Details:Other than authorized and pro bono work, incumbents are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of the Company and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State FarmMust successfully complete orientation and training program as designated by the Managing Attorney or the Law DepartmentTravels via commercial transportation or driving to job related activitiesMay work irregular hours because of workload and nature of the workMeets State Bar requirements and maintains legal competency by participation in continuing legal education programs