Associate Staff Attorney

About the role

Liberty Mutual Insurance offers an engaging opportunity for a Staff Attorney to represent the company and its policyholders in routine workers' compensation matters involving legal issues and claims for compensation related to work injuries.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Execution: Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents such as pleadings and motions.
• Client Advisory and Relationship Management: 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.
• Technology Utilization: Utilize e-discovery and case management technologies to streamline legal processes, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Demonstrate effective coordination with remote team members and proficiency in remote work settings.
• Risk Evaluation and Case Resolution Facilitation: Identify, evaluate, and collaborate on strategies to mitigate legal risks, working closely with clients and senior counsel to facilitate effective resolutions.
• Documentation Accuracy and Compliance: Ensure all legal documents, pleadings, and motions are meticulously prepared, accurate, and compliant with applicable standards and client expectations.
• Timely Client Communication: Provide clear, consistent, and timely updates and recommendations to insured clients and claims professionals to maintain alignment with case objectives.
• Contribution to Organizational Improvement: Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and best practices within Staff Legal and Global Legal & Compliance organizations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in California and in good standing; special licenses to practice before particular boards or federal courts may be required.
• General knowledge of insurance law, and as necessary, workers’ compensation.
• Proficient in e-discovery, case management systems, and basic legal analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases from start to finish under supervision.
• Effective communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clients, claims professionals, and senior attorneys.
• Organized, process-oriented with strong time management skills.

About Us

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