Insurance Defense Attorney

Liberty Mutual Insurance; New York (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to manage civil litigation. This fully remote role requires handling legal processes and strategy development, with a focus on building relationships and guiding junior staff. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Eligible performance bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Qualifications

• Membership in the New York State Bar required.
• Minimum of three years experience in litigation.
• Experience representing insurance companies desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire legal process from investigation to trial.
• Research laws and develop legal strategies.
• Establish relationships with claims representatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Persuasive communication

Relationship management

Education

JD degree

Job description

Description

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

This role is fully remote but requires, on average, two court appearances per week within the territories of Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York, and Staten Island.

What you’ve got:

Experience

• Membership in the New York State 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

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.

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