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Safety Insurance · 1 day ago

Trial Attorney

Greater Boston

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Safety Insurance is one of the leading property and casualty insurance providers in Massachusetts, dedicated to supporting independent agents and their customers. The Trial Attorney will independently investigate and manage cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation, working towards resolution through various legal activities such as trials and mediations.

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Responsibilities

Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve the cases in the most cost-effective manner

Conduct discovery, pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations and trials and any other legal activity required

Advise claims professionals on the evaluation of legal files

Provide legal advice to clients and other claims professionals as needed

Participate in settlements as directed

Qualification

Insurance defense trial experienceAdmitted to Massachusetts barLegal ResearchTrial SkillsCourtroom SkillsNegotiation SkillsInvestigate SkillsAdvocacyCareer DevelopmentComputer literacyCommunicationDecision MakingOrganization Skills

Required

Insurance defense trial experience preferred

Admitted to the Massachusetts bar

Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals and support staff

Computer literacy, including MS Word/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar

Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderately complex cases

Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques

Strong ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts and opinions with one or more persons and to effectively translate legal language and ideas into layman's terms

Strong ability to arrive at a determination in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law

Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity

Proficiency in following up step by step on inquiry or observation and search and examine with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion

Proficiency in locating cases, treaties, and codified laws and statutes aimed at the discovery and interpretation of law and to draw a reasonable and accurate conclusion or render an opinion there from

Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law and/or other legal forums and tribunals. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals

Takes proactive responsibility for their career development. Maintains the necessary skill levels

Has the ability to effectively present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury for determination of the facts at issue

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

100% matching 401(k) retirement plan

100% tuition reimbursement

Free on-site fitness center

Complimentary coffee and breakfast service

Company

Safety Insurance

"The key to our success: Service." "The key to our customers' success: Safety." Safety Insurance was founded in 1979 with a belief that we would succeed as a company if customers were given the best possible service.

Founded in 1979

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees