Insurance Defense Staff Attorney
| Company | Liberty Mutual |
|---|---|
| Location | Fresno, CA, USA, San Francisco, CA, USA, San Jose, CA, USA, Oakland, CA, USA, Sacramento, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Membership in the California Bar
- A JD degree
- A minimum of three years of successful experience conducting discovery, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, hearings and trials
- Experience representing insurance companies
- 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
- 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
Responsibilities
- Manage the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery through trial prep and court proceedings
- Represent clients in depositions, site inspections, court hearings, trials, etc.
- Negotiate settlements as required
- Research applicable laws and findings to develop legal strategies for all stages of litigation
- 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
- Provide guidance and direction to junior attorneys, paralegals or law clerks
Preferred Qualifications
- Appropriate special licenses to practice before boards or federal courts preferred