Insurance Defense Attorney

About the position

This role is primarily remote except for required appearances. At Liberty Mutual, we’re committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our customers around the world, working to uphold and protect our policyholders’ rights and positively impacting our business. As an Insurance Defense Attorney at Liberty Mutual, you’ll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off each year, personal holidays, a pension plan and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. If you’re looking for a place to build a long-term career while making a positive difference, consider joining our legal team where you’ll represent Liberty Mutual and our policyholders in moderately complex civil litigation and workers’ compensation matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injuries or property damage of a moderate value.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery through trial prep and court proceedings, representing clients in depositions, site inspections, court hearings, trials, etc.
• Negotiate settlements as required.
• Research all applicable laws and findings to develop appropriate legal strategies for all stages of litigation.
• Share legal strategies with claims representatives and insured clients.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with claims representatives and insured clients.
• Conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments.
• Develop and render clear, unambiguous legal opinions and strategies.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.

Requirements

• Membership in the California Bar.
• A minimum of one-year experience as an attorney.
• Talent for cultivating strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Aptitude for detailed, analytical thinking.
• Process-oriented mindset, with proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the latest developments in the practice of law.
• Proficiency with technologies that reduce costs and facilitate the practice of law and remote work.

Nice-to-haves

• Appropriate special licenses to practice before boards or federal courts preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance law a plus.

Benefits

• Eligible performance bonuses.
• 20 days of flexible time off each year.
• Personal holidays.
• Pension plan.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.