Counsel - Hybrid - Boston Office
About The Position
Arbella is a highly respected regional property and casualty insurance company seeking to hire a lawyer for its staff counsel legal team. The company focuses on its people, providing a great work environment, encouraging work/life balance, offering flexible work arrangements, and competitive salaries and benefits packages. The legal team is a passionate and dynamic group of experienced attorneys and legal professionals who work collaboratively to deliver excellent legal services representing Arbella insureds in tort litigation and collaborating with Arbella insurance claim professionals. They are looking to add a mid-level associate to their in-house legal team located in downtown Boston. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-person and remote work. The associate will support senior lawyers by conducting detailed research and memo writing on novel issues, handling tort litigation from start to finish, developing legal strategy, and collaborating with claim professionals and Arbella insureds. Experience reviewing insurance contracts is a plus.
Requirements
- A JD degree
- Ability to work with attorneys to develop strategies on a case
- Must be admitted to practice law in Massachusetts
- 3-6 years of insurance defense litigation experience
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Adaptability and attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Having some experience reviewing insurance contracts is also a plus
- Admittance to the Bars in CT, NH and/or RI a plus
Responsibilities
- Represent Arbella insureds in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Prepare for and conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
- Prepare and argue motions in courts throughout Massachusetts
- Provide advice and assistance to colleagues in Arbella’s Claim Department and other business units
- Negotiate settlements
- Provide support to Senior Counsel on cases and projects
- Monitor and stay abreast of caselaw
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Bonus plan based on program guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
