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Safety Insurance · 1 week ago

Trial Attorney, Law Offices of David Matela

Safety Insurance is one of the leading property and casualty insurance providers in Massachusetts, committed to offering high-quality insurance products and excellent service. They are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to manage civil litigation cases from inception to conclusion, working closely with clients and claims professionals to resolve claims efficiently.

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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 barTrial skillsComputer literacyAdvocacyInvestigate skillsCourtroom skillsCareer developmentNegotiation skillsCommunicationDecision makingOrganization skills

Required

Independently investigates and manages cases of moderate exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial
Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible
Minimum of 3-10 years of experience for our Raynham, MA location
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
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
Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderately complex cases
Negotiation Skills: Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques
Communication: 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
Decision Making: Strong ability to arrive at a determination in moderate situations after careful consideration of facts and law without undo procrastination
Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity
Investigate Skills: Proficiency in following up step by step on inquiry or observation and search and examine with care and accuracy
Courtroom Skills: 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
Career Development: Takes proactive responsibility for their career development
Trial Skills: Has the ability to effectively present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury for determination of the facts at issue

Preferred

Insurance defense trial experience preferred

Benefits

3 weeks accrued paid time off + paid holidays each year
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution (up to 8% of your base salary)
100% tuition reimbursement
Working Advantage Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program
…and much more!

Company

Safety Insurance

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"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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2002-11-22IPO

Leadership Team

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Christopher Whitford
Chief Financial Officer
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