Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Massachusetts
About The Position
Farmers is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its Massachusetts staff counsel team. The attorney will handle cases venued primarily in the Boston area and surrounding counties, working remotely from home and making in-person appearances and attending trials as required. The role represents clients across insurance defense matters, primarily those involving moderate to high complexity or exposure and/or unique legal or procedural issues, and manages cases from intake through resolution. The position has no billable-hour requirements. The attorney consults with the Claims Executive team on personal injury claim strategy, provides guidance on regulatory compliance, and interprets applicable laws, rulings, and regulations. The role also functionally supervises attorneys assisting with cases and provides guidance and mentorship. The job is normally performed in a climate-controlled office or approved alternative work location, with some field work and travel.
Requirements
- Seven years of litigation experience.
- Licensed to practice law in applicable states upon hire.
- Experience in insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trials.
- Public speaking ability.
- Ability to function and handle high caseloads in adversarial or confrontational situations.
- Driving ability.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to command an audience's attention.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment and decision-making.
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents and handle conflict effectively.
- Ability to interpret and respond quickly to new information, work within tight timeframes, and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent time management and priority-setting skills; articulate and responsive communication with colleagues.
- Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology in a virtual, paperless environment.
Nice To Haves
- First- and second-chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation.
- Experience practicing in multiple state jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Litigate moderate- to high-complexity and exposure cases and cases involving unique legal or procedural issues, handling matters from intake through trial and/or settlement.
- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other case materials.
- Act as lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for trial.
- Analyze legal precedents and probable case outcomes, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of case approaches.
- Perform or ensure completion of other tasks necessary to represent clients properly.
- Consult with the Claims Executive team and recommend legal strategies concerning personal injury claim handling.
- Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Interpret applicable industry laws, rulings, and regulations.
- Functionally supervise attorneys assisting with cases and provide guidance and mentorship.
Benefits
- Annual bonus potential up to 20% of salary; bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
- 401(k).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Auto allowance.
- No billable-hour requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
