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Location US-FL-St. PetersburgJob Category Legal, Compliance, and Risk ManagementPosition Type Regular Full TimeReq ID 43851OverviewBeing 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. Rebecca (Missie) Hendry & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join our growing St. Petersburg 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 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.Location: 100 2nd Avenue South, Suite 500 S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law DepartmentPrepare and summarize reports for proceedingsTrial strategy and case developmentAttend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearingsQualificationsPrevious Experience Required3-10 years of civil/trial experience handling bodily injury/uninsured motorist automobile injury lawsuits is strongly preferredCriminal jury trial experience will be consideredKey Skills RequiredJury trial, mediation, deposition experienceFile ownershipKnowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience Effective written and oral communication skills Ability to work in a team settingTechnology/Software Experience is requiredAbility to work efficiently with cases in electronic formWorking knowledge of a Case Management systemWorking Knowledge of a Document Storage systemEducation Requirements Including Licenses and CertificationsJ.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentialsMust have an active law license to practice in the state of Florida and a member in good standing with the State Bar of FloridaAdditional Details:Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.Other than authorized and pro bono work, incumbents 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 Farm.Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function.Irregular work hours may be required.Our BenefitsBecause work-life balance is a priority