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Division Supervising Attorney

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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 www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

Workplace: Remote 

 

Candidates located in Eastern or Central time zones preferred

Job Summary

Assists executive leadership in the supervision, management, and evaluation of the Branch Legal Offices throughout the operating ter ritory. Responsible for the coordination of legal practice procedures in all offices relative to file management and attorney training; and assists in recruiting, hiring, and supervising of Managing Attorneys in each legal office.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assists executive leadership on matters relating to the supervision of all Branch Legal Offices, and is directly responsible for the management and operations of Branch Legal Offices within assigned operating territory (division).
  • Ensures legal offices are functioning consistent with established legal procedures for the FIG house counsel operations related to methods of file handling, coordination with the referring Branch Claims Offices, and trial practice.
  • Visits, either in person or virtually as appropriate, all legal offices under their supervision to evaluate legal procedures and methods of file handing, including a review of a random sampling of each attorney's litigation files.
  • Monitors the quality of the legal work done by the attorneys in the legal offices and coordinates resolution of any difficulties which arise between the legal offices and the Claims Department.
  • Evaluates the training requirements of the attorney staff in each legal office, and makes recommendations regarding legal courses, materials, library additions, and bar association memberships.
  • Develops and coordinates all office activity reports to ensure each office is accurately preparing reports in accordance with established procedures.
  • Reviews and analyzes all trial results and caseload reports.
  • Ensures legal offices are compliant with the local state’s ethical requirements, as well as applicable rules and laws of procedure.
  • Works closely with senior leadership in coordinating and implementing Claims Litigation projects and surveys including loss containment programs.
  • Performs special assignments and undertakes additional duties as directed by executive leadership.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Environment

This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (e.g. others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing of any State Bar required.

Experience Requirements

Eight years of legal practice, including three years of related management experience required.

 

Experience as a Managing Attorney strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $173,440 - $276,320
    o CO Only: $162,640 - $238,480 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $162,640 - $255,090
    o MA Only: $162,640 - $255,090 
  • o MD Only: $162,640 - $255,090
    o NY/DC/NJ Only: $162,640 - $276,320 
             o Albany County: $173,440 - $238,480 
    o WA Only:  $162,640 - $289,875 
  • 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 https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): R_US - United States

 

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.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

 

Spokane, WA only:  Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com

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