Attorney at State Farm in Austin, TX

Job description

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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most. Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential Responsibilities Anticipated start date of January 2027, with flexibility to accommodate the selected candidate's availability. 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. Holly D. Shull & Associates, insur ance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join the San Antonio, Texas Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, 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. Qualified candidates will have a hybrid work arrangement , with limited time working in the San Antonio Claim Litigation office each month . Work arrangements, including the number of days you report to the office, may change over time based on business needs. Selected candidates will be expected to handle litigation across multiple counties throughout the state of Texas. Competitive candidates will have litigation experience in at least one of the following counties, along with demonstrated familiarity with the local legal and professional community: Travis County Williamson County Hidalgo County Nueces County We welcome applicants who understand the local litigation landscape and have the ability to establish, strengthen, and grow professional relationships within these communities. This may include existing relationships or demonstrated experience developing relationships with members of the local legal community and other key stakeholders. OFFICE LOCATION: 601 Northwest Loop 410 Suite 325, San Antonio, TX 78216 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings Trial strategy and case development Attend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings Qualifications Previous experience required 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation Key skills required Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience Trial, mediation, and deposition experience File ownership Effective written and oral communication skills Spanish bilingual skills are helpful but not required Technology/software experience required Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form Working knowledge of a