In-House Insurance Defense Attorney

The Liberty Mutual Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Insurance Defense Attorney, where you'll handle civil litigation and contribute to protecting policyholders' rights. Enjoy a role that emphasizes work/life balance, career growth, and attractive benefits including performance bonuses and a generous retirement plan.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

20 days of flexible time off

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Qualifications

• Membership in the Michigan Bar required.
• Three years of experience in litigation.
• Proficient in insurance law.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire legal process from investigation to trial.
• Establish relationships with clients and claims representatives.
• Provide guidance to junior attorneys.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Persuasive communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

JD degree

Job description

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, 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

What you’ve got:

Experience

• Membership in the Michigan 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. Working knowledge of Michigan No Fault statute strongly preferred.
• 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

Pay Philosophy: 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.

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 dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

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