Insurance Defense Attorney

Liberty Mutual Insurance; Ontario; Remote; CAD 86,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance seeks an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its team. This role focuses on representing the company in civil litigation matters while fostering positive relationships with clients. Candidates should possess a JD degree and have at least three years of litigation experience. Benefits include flexible time off, performance bonuses, and retirement contributions.

Benefits

20 days of flexible time off

Pension plan

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Eligible performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of successful experience in litigation.
• Membership in the California Bar preferred.
• Experience representing insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire legal process including trials and depositions.
• Develop legal strategies and communicate with claims representatives.
• Mentor junior attorneys and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Persuasive oral and written communication skills

Talent for cultivating strong working relationships

Aptitude for detailed, analytical thinking

Education

A JD degree

Job description

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Liberty Mutual Insurance provided pay range

This range is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$86,000.00/yr - $147,000.00/yr

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Description

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 matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injuries or property damage of moderate value.

We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you’re a:

• Experienced litigation attorney: You’ll manage the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery though trial prep and court proceedings representing clients in depositions, site inspections, court hearings, trials, etc. and negotiating settlements as required.
• Strategic partner: Researching all applicable laws and findings, you will develop appropriate legal strategies for all stages of litigation and share them with claims representatives and insured clients.
• People person: You’ll establish and maintain good relationships with claims representatives and insured clients, and occasionally conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments.
• Effective communicator: You’ll develop and render clear, unambiguous legal opinions and strategies, and draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Collaborative mentor: You’ll provide guidance and direction to junior attorneys, paralegals or law clerks, while also having opportunities to interact and collaborate with Home Office Legal.
  
  

Qualifications

Experience

What you’ve got:

• Membership in the California Bar
• Appropriate special licenses to practice before boards or federal courts preferred
• A minimum of three years of successful experience conducting discovery, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, hearings and trials.
• Experience representing insurance companies
  
  

Skills

• 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
• Persuasive oral and written communication skills
  
  

Knowledge

• Knowledge of insurance law
• Familiarity with the latest developments in the practice of law, as well as pertinent knowledge in related fields
• Proficiency with technologies that reduce costs and facilitate the practice of law and remote work
  
  

Education

• A JD degree
  
  

About Us

As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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