Associate Litigation Attorney

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its in-house legal team, practicing through Lawson & Shelton, PLLC. This position offers a rare opportunity to handle meaningful defense work in a stable, supportive environment with a strong emphasis on work–life balance and family priorities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association
• 10+ years of insurance defense and/or civil litigation experience
• Substantial first-chair trial experience
• Ability to manage a large, diverse caseload independently
• Experience handling automobile liability, premises liability, general liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist, and related insurance defense matters
• Proficiency in Oklahoma state court practice and familiarity with federal court practice in the Western, Northern, and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards
• Ability to work collaboratively with claims professionals and internal stakeholders while maintaining independent judgment and initiative

Benefits

• Salary-based compensation
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package, including health insurance and access to an on-site physician for employees and their families
• Collegial, professional work environment
• Exceptional employee retention — many Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company employees have been with the company for more than 20 years
• Strong emphasis on family balance and quality of life