Insurance Defense Attorney

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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most. Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential 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. Elizabeth L. Edison & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join the Baltimore Claim Litigation office in Towson, Maryland. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, 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: 210 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to Handle 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 Attend litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings Qualifications We welcome applications from candidates who will be admitted to the Maryland Bar in December 2026. Previous experience preferred  0-3 years of experience preferred Litigation experience in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation preferred, but not required Strong interest in civil defense litigation required  Key skills required Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience Trial, mediation, and deposition experience File ownership Effective written and oral communication skills 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 a Law Degree from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Maryland and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Maryland. Candidates awaiting admission must be scheduled to be sworn in to the Maryland State Bar in December 2026 and in good standing upon admission. 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.