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Managing Attorney - New England

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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 an inclusive 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 ( #LI-Remote )

We are seeking a Managing Attorney to lead our Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island team of attorneys! Our attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 25% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours! 

Job Summary

Responsible for leading and managing a staff counsel office to ensure competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all assigned cases. This role involves managing workloads, quality assurance, efficient file handling, and resource optimization. The Managing Attorney collaborates with business partners and the support team to ensure high-quality client representation. The role executes on proactive and collaborative work with key internal and external stakeholders to drive business outcomes, as well as the use and interpretation of analytics, metrics, and financial analysis.

Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible for overall performance of the assigned office(s) to ensure competent, ethical and diligent representation of clients, including: supervising legal file handling by attorneys in the office; ensuring adherence to Department policies, practices and procedures including timely and effective communications with clients and claims; owns the achievement of office goals; collaborates with support leadership; and utilizes a formal quality assurance program to drive high quality file handling for our clients.
  • Accountable for workforce planning for office, including staffing recommendations, hiring, onboarding, team building, training, development, engagement, retention, and succession planning.
  • Leads high performing team with a culture of trust, collaboration, and transparency.
  • Promotes continuous improvement through performance management to optimize individual and organizational performance.
  • Oversees and manages change agility at the team level by communicating regularly about changes to goals, strategies, policies, procedures, and everyday work. 
  • Effectively leads team through all changes.
  • Leads staff counsel office(s) on changes to litigation landscape, laws, and rules in assigned jurisdictions and shares information with attorneys, support teams, and claims partners. 
  • Provides claims executives expert guidance on legal aspects of high complexity/exposure cases and to collaborate on litigation and business strategies.
  • May handle insurance defense matters at all levels and exposure in all relevant courts and jurisdictions.
  • Establishes goals and priorities for the office in collaboration with peers and other internal and external business leaders, and responsible for communicating and achieving said goals and priorities.
  • Utilizes analytics, metrics, and financial analysis to help develop, drive, and achieve strategies.
  • Continually seeks out new technology and law practices to leverage skills and abilities driving case efficiency.

Physical Actions

Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. Job may include work performed at field locations. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Field work performed outdoors may include exposure to weather elements. Frequently sits or stands for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and places objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Occasionally performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category may require regular travel between Farmers offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations.

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

Bachelors degree preferred. License to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire. Handles any matter assigned within state(s) of licensure and courts of admittance. May be required to seek admission in other jurisdictions.

Experience Requirements

8 years as a licensed, practicing attorney and a member in good standing with the State Bar in the state (s) in which position is located and will practice required. Experience handling and trying cases of high exposure and/or complexity preferred. Multi-state jurisdictional practices and leadership experience or demonstrated leadership aptitude or comparable experience preferred.

Additional Qualification

Strong verbal communication and listening skills. Travel may be required as needed. Demonstrated problem solving skills. Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations. Ability to represent the company with external constituents. Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills. Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines. Builds and manages effective teams. Instills commitment and execution on organizational goals *Ability to inspire and develop staff. Effectively coaches and delivers feedback.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o MA Only: $156,300 - $261,470 
  • 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): US - CT, US - MA, US - RI

 

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.

 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

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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