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Job Description Job Description Location US-CA-Costa Mesa Job Category Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management Position Type Regular Full Time Req ID 44628 OverviewBeing 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 team and do some good!ResponsibilitiesAs 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. James T. Shott & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking Attorneys to join their expanding Costa Mesa Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, State Farm attorneys maintain their own caseload from inception to conclusion. 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. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning 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. LOCATION: 611 Anton Boulevard, Suite 900, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Responsibilities include, but are not limited toHandles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law DepartmentPrepare and summarize reports for proceedingsTrial strategy and case developmentAttends litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearingsQualificationsPrevious Experience required 2-15 years of civil trial litigation and jury trial experience preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensationSignificant criminal jury trial experience as first chair will be consideredKey Skills required Jury trial, mediation, and deposition experienceFile ownershipKnowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experienceEffective written and oral communication skillsAbility to work in a team setting Technology/software experience required Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic formWorking knowledge of a Case Management systemWorking Knowledge of a Document Storage systemEducation requirements including licenses and certifications Must have an active law license to practice in the state of California and a member in good standing with the State Bar of CaliforniaAdditional DetailsApplicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunitiesOther than authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State FarmTravel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential functionIrregular hours may be requiredFor Los Angeles candidates: Pursua