Liberty Mutual Insurance · 6 hours ago

Insurance Defense Staff Trial Attorney

Bellingham, WA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

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Responsibilities

You’ll manage the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery though trial prep and court proceedings representing clients in depositions, site inspections, court hearings, trials, etc. and negotiating settlements as required.

Researching all applicable laws and findings, you will develop appropriate legal strategies for all stages of litigation and share them with claims representatives and insured clients.

You’ll establish and maintain good relationships with claims representatives and insured clients, and occasionally conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments.

You’ll develop and render clear, unambiguous legal opinions and strategies, and draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.

You’ll provide guidance and direction to junior attorneys, paralegals or law clerks, while also having opportunities to interact and collaborate with Home Office Legal.

Qualification

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State Bar membershipBar membershipInsurance law knowledgeLitigation experienceOral arguments experienceMediations experienceArbitrations experienceHearing experienceTrial experienceInsurance company representationLegal document draftingPersonal injury knowledgeConstruction defect knowledgeSubrogation law knowledge

Required

Membership in the Washington State Bar

Experience conducting discovery, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, hearings and trials depending on level

Talent for cultivating strong working relationships with internal and external partners

Aptitude for detailed, analytical thinking

Process-oriented mindset, with proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized

Persuasive oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of insurance law

Familiarity with the latest developments in the practice of law, as well as pertinent knowledge in related fields; personal injury, construction defect, subrogation law helpful

Proficiency with technologies that reduce costs and facilitate the practice of law and remote work

A JD degree