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    Senior Trial Attorney - Buffalo, United States - Farmers Insurance Group

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    We are Farmers

    We are... more than just your favorite commercials.

    At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth.

    That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.

    Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.

    We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships.

    Helping others in their time of need isn't just our business - it's our culture To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.


    Workplace:
    Remote ( #LI-Remote )


    This position will handle cases venued throughout upstate New York, with most cases venued in Erie, Monroe, Niagra, and Genesee Counties.

    This is a virtual position with in-person court appearances as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours Check out our Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok accounts to read more about our Company Culture

    Job Summary

    Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases assigned by supervisor. Cases can involve all areas of tort practice. Responsible for handling matters of great complexity and/or exposure. Assists in cases of all complexities and/or exposures. Assists Managing Attorney or Supervising Attorney in the performance of delegated managerial and administrative duties.

    Essential Job Functions


    • Provides job related guidance, supervision and training to other Attorneys.
    • Performs managerial and administrative tasks, and special assignments, as requested by supervisor.
    • Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of any and all problems encountered.
    • Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Department regarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
    • Supervises cases as assigned and handles cases with unique legal or procedural issues and/or involving severe to catastrophic injuries and/or damages including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences, interviews and trials or arbitrations, and performance of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
    • Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist the Senior Trial Attorney in the handling of particular cases.
    • Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads.
    • Performs other functions as assigned.
    Physical Actions


    Besides sedentary work, job duties require some or all of the following physical activities: Carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds, hearing, seeing, standing and walking (including up and down stairs and steps).

    Physical Environment


    Required job duties are normally performed in a climate- controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrollable outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation.

    Education Requirements

    High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree required.

    Law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located.

    Experience Requirements


    At least three years as an Attorney including civil jury trial experience or equivalent dispositive ADR experience or comparable outside experience.

    Must be capable of handling cases of moderate to great exposure and/or complexity with minimum supervision.

    Special Skill Requirement

    Public speaking, ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.

    Benefits


    • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.

    o NY/ DC Only:
    $107,200 - $165,400

    o Albany County:
    $116,960 - $146,200

    • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
    • 401(k)
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Tuition Assistance
    • For more information, review "What we offer" on
    Job Location(s): US - NY - Buffalo-Frankln, US - NY - Rochester

    Anticipated application deadline:

    At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team.

    As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.


    Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.



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