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 Attorney Manager 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, 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.
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Liberty Mutual is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Litigation Counsel to serve as Lead Trial Attorney on high-exposure insurance defense cases across multiple jurisdictions. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator with a proven track record in complex civil litigation, trial advocacy, and strategic legal leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping litigation outcomes, mentoring legal talent, and driving innovation in legal practice
Responsibilities:
- Trial Leadership & Litigation Strategy: Serve as Lead Trial Counsel in high-stakes cases with exposure exceeding $250,000 in state and federal courts nationwide. Develop and execute sophisticated litigation strategies tailored to complex legal and jurisdictional issues.
- Client Representation & Advisory: Represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders in complex civil and workers' compensation litigation. Provide strategic legal counsel to Claims Representatives and insured clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Technology & Innovation: Leverage advanced litigation technologies, e-discovery tools, and data analytics to enhance case preparation and courtroom performance.
- Mentorship & Training: Mentor junior attorneys and deliver training programs on litigation best practices. Design and deliver training programs for Legal, Claims, and cross-functional teams on litigation best practices.
- Organizational & Budget Management: Manage litigation expenses, trial budgets, and case timelines to ensure high-quality legal representation and cost efficiency.
- Jurisdictional & Analytical Expertise Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to various jurisdictional rules and court procedures across diverse regions. Apply a deep understanding of insurance policies, coverage issues, liability defenses, damage evaluations, and bad faith claims.
- Communication & Negotiation: Negotiate settlements using advanced techniques such as hi-lo agreements and proposals for settlement.
- Team Leadership & Relationship Management: Lead legal teams and collaborate with experts, paralegals, and claims adjusters. Build collaborative client relationships while managing multiple stakeholders and complex legal issues. Act as a role model in ethical practice and mentor junior attorneys in legal excellence and integrity.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar in California and in good standing; additional licensure for specialized courts or boards may be required.
- Minimum of 10 years of successful trial attorney experience, with a focus on insurance law and complex civil litigation and as necessary, workers' compensation and/or No Fault law.
- Proven expertise managing high-stakes, complex litigation with substantial exposure.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance law, regulatory frameworks, and client business operations.
- Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with advanced e-discovery platforms, case management software, and remote collaboration tools.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience within a legal team.
- Superior communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
- Commitment to ethical legal practice and regulatory compliance.
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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