Insurance Defense Trial Attorney
Company: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Location US-CA-Costa Mesa Job Category Legal, Compliance, and
Risk Management Position Type Regular Full Time Req ID 43601
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 team and do some good! Responsibilities As
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 92626 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Handles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with
guidelines established by the Law Department Prepare and summarize
reports for proceedings Trial strategy and case development Attends
litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and
hearings Qualifications Previous 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 compensation Significant criminal jury trial
experience as first chair will be considered Key Skills required
Jury trial, mediation, and deposition experience File ownership
Knowledge 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 setting Technology/software experience required Ability to
work efficiently with cases in electronic form Working knowledge of
a Case Management system Working Knowledge of a Document Storage
system Education 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
California Additional 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, 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 Farm Travel via personal or commercial
transportation to job related activities is an essential function
Irregular hours may be required For Los Angeles candidates:
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we
will consider employment qualified applicants with criminal
histories For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment
qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records Our
Benefits Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm,
compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!
Potential starting salary range: $ 117 000.00 USD Annual Starting
salary will be based on skills, background, and experience High end
of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant
experience Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24 % of base salary
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! PM22
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