Trial Attorney

Overview

Being 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!

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Responsibilities

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. 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 World’s 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.

Are you a skilled Trial Attorney with a passion for personal injury and insurance defense? Join State Farm’s legal team in San Diego, CA, where your expertise will make a real impact protecting the interests of one of the nation’s most trusted insurance providers. Karen D. Wood & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, seeks a trial attorney with 2‑10 years of experience to join our San Diego, CA office.

Why State Farm?

At State Farm, we value work‑life balance to help you thrive both professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you succeed. As a result of not billing 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.

Karen D. Wood & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is expanding and seeks an Attorney to join the San Diego Claim Litigation office. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files.

LOCATION : 3131 Camino del Rio North, Suite 420, San Diego, CA 92108

What You’ll Do :

• Handle litigation defending clients from case inception through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; negotiate settlements; and advise clients.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of legal professionals and claims specialists.
• Manage a diverse caseload with opportunities to develop litigation strategy and courtroom skills.
• Attend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For :

Additional Details

Our Benefits

Because work‑life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38 : 45‑hour work week!

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

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