Attorney - Military Veterans
at State Farm
Attorney
US-FL-Jacksonville
Job ID: 2024-38862
Type: Regular Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
Jacksonville, FL
Overview
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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!
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Responsibilities
W. Eric Fasking & Associates, staff counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, is seeking an Attorney with civil defense litigation experience to join their growing team. Candidates should possess exceptional knowledge of civil trial procedure, outstanding research abilities, and excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Candidates should be well organized, detail oriented, and able to independently manage a caseload in a time sensitive environment.
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 Jacksonville, FL, we enjoy an active and busy civil trial practice with no billable hour requirements. We provide a congenial, team oriented, and professional work environment with skilled support staff.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Must have an active law license to practice in Florida and be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar
- Experience handling first and third-party cases from inception to conclusion with an emphasis on auto cases is preferred
- Jury trial experience is preferred
- Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
- Experience presenting and cross-examining lay and expert witnesses
- Experience directing support staff on clerical and administrative matters related to lawsuit handling
- Experience working in a paperless electronic environment
- Strong automation/technological skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentation
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities
PI249871253
Jacksonville, FL
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Our vision for the future is to be the customer's first and best choice in the products and services we provide. We will continue to be the leader in the insurance industry and we will become a leader in the financial services arena. Our customers' needs will determine our path. Our values will guide us.