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Insurance Defense Attorney Boston MA

Employer
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Apr 23, 2019

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Category
Legal / Compliance
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Advance your career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company! Job Summary:   Liberty Mutual's Insurance Defense Attorneys represent the Company and its policyholders in civil litigation matters involving claims for money damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage of a moderate value with moderately complex legal issues.  This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with experience in litigation including depositions, motion practice and arbitrations. This is a great opportunity to litigate cases and gain significant trial experience while working for a major insurance company with a great working environment, annual performance bonuses, alternate work environment, and a great benefits package.   Jurisdictions: Travel: 50% for court appearances  Responsibilities:  
  • Uses Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advises, communicates and develops those strategies with Liberty Mutual's Claims Representatives and insured Clients, as appropriate.
  • Understands and creatively uses technology; applies technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost.  Possesses the skills necessary to use technology to work remotely.  Capable of working with office staff who are remotely located.  
  • Conducts necessary and appropriate discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings.  Researches the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required.  If requested, conducts settlement negotiations.
  • Advises, communicates and confers with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice.  Personally meets with, and maintains good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required.
  • Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters.
  • Prepares and conducts training sessions for the Legal, Claims or other departments as required.
Qualifications:
  • Completion of law school with LLB or JD and admission to the bar.
  • Special license to practice before a particular board or federal court may be necessary.
  • A minimum of 3 successful years' experience as an attorney.
  • The individual is required to have a general knowledge of insurance law and specific understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients, customers and Liberty Mutual.
  • The ability to effectively communicate and persuade by printed or spoken word is critical.
  • Experience and ability appropriate to the level of cases or matters handled.
Benefits:We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to positive change. In return for your service, it's our privilege to offer you benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits  Overview: At Liberty Mutual, we give motivated, accomplished professionals the opportunity to help us redefine what insurance means; to work for a global leader with a deep sense of humanity and a focus on improving and protecting everyday lives.  We create an inspired, collaborative environment, where people can take ownership of their work; push breakthrough ideas; and feel confident that their contributions will be valued and their growth championed. We're dedicated to doing the right thing for our employees, because we know that their fulfillment and success leads us to great places. Life. Happiness. Innovation. Impact. Advancement. Whatever their pursuit, talented people find their path at Liberty Mutual.

Company

When people have a sense of security, they are free to relax, venture out, and live their lives. This is the feeling Liberty Mutual brings to the world every day. Founded in 1912, we are a global leader in property and casualty insurance, focused on protecting and preserving the lives and dreams of customers in more than 30 countries. With over 50,000 employees throughout the world, we offer you the chance to work for an evolving, growing company with a deep sense of humanity and a commitment to diversity and philanthropy. Join our team and go to work knowing that what you do matters. Because really it does.

 

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