Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

Responsibilities

• Independently handle lawsuits involving premise liability, products liability, commercial and personal automobile accidents, construction site accidents, subrogation and property damage claims.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, reports, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision.
• Conduct legal research and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Analyze substantive and procedural legal and factual issues.
• Provide effective and timely communications, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial hearings and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.

Qualifications

• (7+) years of tort litigation experience preferred.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and license to practice in Massachusetts.
• Member in good standing of Massachusetts Bar.
• Admission to Rhode Island or New Hampshire Bar is a plus.
• Federal admission is a plus.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are essential.
• Strong communication, computer and technological skills, and the ability to quickly leverage new software are required.