About the Role
Represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders in routine civil litigation and workers' compensation matters involving moderately complex legal issues and claims for monetary damages or compensation related to personal injury or property damage. Manage cases from inception through resolution under moderate supervision.
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents.
- Support Senior Trial Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel in all aspects of case handling through trial.
- Provide clear and reasoned legal opinions and strategic advice to Claims Representatives and insured clients.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships through transparent and effective communication.
- Utilize e-discovery and case management technologies to streamline legal processes.
- Demonstrate effective coordination with remote team members and proficiency in remote work settings.
- Identify, evaluate, and collaborate on strategies to mitigate legal risks.
- Ensure all legal documents, pleadings, and motions are meticulously prepared, accurate, and compliant.
- Provide clear, consistent, and timely updates and recommendations to insured clients and claims professionals.
- Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and best practices within Staff Legal and Global Legal & Compliance organizations.
- Uphold the highest standards of legal ethics and compliance.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar in California and in good standing.
- General knowledge of insurance law, and as necessary, workers’ compensation and/or No Fault law.
- Proficient in e-discovery, case management systems, and basic legal analysis tools.
- Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills.
- Basic knowledge of negotiation techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cases from start to finish under supervision.
- Effective communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to collaborate with clients, claims professionals, and senior attorneys.
- Organized, process-oriented with strong time management skills.
Skills
- e-discovery
- case management systems
- legal analysis
- legal writing
- negotiation techniques
- communication
- persuasion
- collaboration
- time management
Location
- Remote in California
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree
Salary/Compensations
- Yearly incentive will be offered.
Benefits
- Eligible performance bonuses
- 20 days of flexible time off each year
- Personal holidays
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions
About the Company
- At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive.
- We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions.
- This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups.
- Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work.
- Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
