Liberty Mutual Insurance · 6 hours ago
Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel
Carson City, NV
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expLiberty Mutual Insurance is committed to delivering exceptional legal services to its customers. As a Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel, you will handle a caseload of workers’ compensation matters, conduct depositions, and represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders at WC hearings.
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Responsibilities
Use Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters
Responsible for appearances before the Workers Compensation Board, conducting depositions, drafting, and filing summations, appeals and rebuttals
Research the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, and opinions as required. If requested, conduct settlement negotiations
Advise, communicate and confer with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meet with and maintain good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required
Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters
Prepare and conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments as required
Provide daily direction and guidance to junior attorneys
Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost
Act as a team or group leader for an assigned group handling workers compensation cases
Interface with Home Office Legal department
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the bar in Nevada and in good standing; special licenses to practice before particular boards or federal courts may be required
Minimum of 5 years of successful attorney experience, Workers' Compensation experience required
Must have experience with settlement conferences, expedited hearings and conducting depositions; trial experience preferred
Proven experience managing moderately complex litigation with demonstrated success in achieving favorable outcomes
General knowledge of insurance law, and as necessary, workers' compensation and/or No Fault law
Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills
Proficient in 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 all regulatory and professional standards
Preferred
Trial experience preferred
Benefits
Eligible performance bonuses
20 days of flexible time off each year
Personal holidays
A pension plan
A 401(k) plan with matching contributions
Company
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Liberty Mutual Insurance provides a broad range of insurance products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$886.84M2025-09-17Debt Financing· $886.84M
Leadership Team
Julie Haase
EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Joann Gomez
Division Vice President, Risk Management - West Zone
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