Staff Attorney

Liberty Mutual Insurance•Aurora, CO

12d•$125,000 - $221,000•Remote

About The Position

Liberty Mutual is seeking an attorney with construction defect experience to provide legal services primarily remotely within Colorado, except for required appearances. The attorney will represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders in routine civil litigation and workers’ compensation matters involving moderately complex legal issues and claims for monetary damages or compensation related to personal injury or property damage. Under moderate supervision, the attorney will manage cases from inception through resolution and work collaboratively with clients, claims professionals, and senior counsel.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Colorado bar 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 and/or No Fault law.
Proficiency in e-discovery, case management systems, and basic legal analysis tools.
Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills.
Basic knowledge of negotiation techniques, including preparation, active listening, and problem-solving.
Ability to manage cases from start to finish under supervision.
Effective written and oral communication and persuasion skills.
Ability to collaborate with clients, claims professionals, and senior attorneys.
Strong organizational, process-oriented, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting pleadings and motions.
Support Senior Trial Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel with case handling and trial preparation, management, and assistance throughout the litigation process.
Provide clear legal opinions and strategic advice to Claims Representatives and insured clients, and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication.
Use e-discovery and case management technologies to streamline legal processes, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
Coordinate effectively with remote team members and work proficiently in remote settings.
Identify and evaluate legal risks, collaborate on mitigation strategies, and work with clients and senior counsel to facilitate resolutions.
Prepare accurate legal documents, pleadings, and motions that comply with applicable standards and client expectations.
Provide timely updates and recommendations to insured clients and claims professionals.
Participate in initiatives to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and best practices within Staff Legal and Global Legal & Compliance.
Follow legal regulations, licensing requirements, and ethical standards, and promote integrity within the legal team.