Attorney

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. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Khakis optional…Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week! Salary offered is dependent on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience. 

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

Responsibilities

Lindsey W. Hunter & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a trial attorney with 3-7 plus years of civil litigation experience to join our Tempe, AZ office. Candidates must be familiar with local and state civil procedure and discovery rules and be a motivated self-starter with a passion for the courtroom. The selected candidate will handle motions, bench trials, and basic jury trials. Competitive candidates must have superior oral advocacy and writing skills, a strong teamwork orientation, and an excellent work ethic. Competitive candidates will be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to independently manage a caseload. Located in Tempe, AZ, we enjoy an active, busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented, professional work environment with skilled support staff. You will be working in a hybrid environment, with some required presence in the office and some remote. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

Location: 1501 West Fountainhead, Suite 390, Tempe, AZ 85282 

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Must have an active license to practice law in Arizona and be a member in good standing with the Arizona Bar
• 3-7 plus years of civil litigation experience/jury trial experience, preferably in insurance defense practice
• Strong automation/technical skills for lawsuit handling and courtroom presentation
• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules and trial procedures
• Strong software skills including competency in Word, Outlook, and Westlaw
• Experience working in a paperless electronic environment
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities

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