Staff Attorney

Liberty Mutual•San Diego, CA

19d•Remote

About The Position

Liberty Mutual is seeking an Attorney to independently manage moderately complex civil litigation matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injuries or property damage. The role primarily works remotely within California, except for required appearances, and handles cases with moderate to heavy value, with exposure up to approximately $50,000. The Attorney represents Liberty Mutual and its policyholders and develops legal strategies, manages cases, leads settlement negotiations, and participates in hearings, trials, and mediations. The position also supports Senior Trial Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel through all stages of litigation. It provides legal opinions and strategic advice to clients and Claims Representatives, evaluates and mitigates case risks, mentors junior attorneys and legal support staff, and contributes to training and organizational improvements. The Attorney uses legal technology to streamline work and reduce costs, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with applicable laws, company policies, licensing requirements, ethical guidelines, and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Liberty Mutual describes its legal team as diverse and supportive of work/life balance. The company emphasizes inclusion, workplace flexibility, professional development, and opportunities through Employee Resource Groups.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the California bar and good standing; special licenses to practice before particular boards or federal courts may be required.
At least 5 years of successful trial attorney experience.
Proven experience managing moderately complex litigation and achieving favorable outcomes.
General knowledge of insurance law and, as necessary, workers’ compensation.
Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with advanced e-discovery tools, legal case management software, and remote collaboration technologies.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior attorneys and legal staff.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills.
Commitment to ethical legal practice and compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

Trial attorney experience in insurance law and related litigation.

Responsibilities

Independently manage all phases of moderately complex litigation involving claims of moderate to heavy value, up to approximately $50,000 exposure.
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
Lead settlement negotiations and participate in hearings, trials, and mediations.
Support Senior Trial Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel with case handling and trial preparation through all stages of litigation.
Develop, implement, and refine legal strategies for discovery, investigation, and trial preparation.
Use e-discovery tools, case management systems, and data analysis software to streamline workflows and reduce costs.
Provide legal opinions and strategic advice to clients and Claims Representatives.
Build and maintain trusted client relationships by understanding clients’ operations and legal challenges.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks in collaboration with clients and senior attorneys.
Design and conduct training sessions and workshops for Legal, Claims, and related departments.
Mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff.
Ensure legal documents are accurate and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Adhere to ethical guidelines, licensing requirements, and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and workflow improvements.