Associate Attorney

Job Description

Associate Staff Attorney | Liberty Mutual Insurance

The Tone:
This is a primarily remote role at Liberty Mutual Insurance, located in the state of California, with required appearances. Liberty Mutual is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services globally, upholding and protecting policyholders’ rights while positively impacting the business. As an Associate Staff Attorney, you will contribute to this mission by representing the company and its policyholders in civil litigation matters. This role offers a long-term career path within a supportive legal team, allowing you to make a positive difference.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: California

• Team: Staff Legal and Global Legal & Compliance organizations, collaborating with Senior Counsel.
• Mission: Represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders in moderately complex civil litigation matters, managing cases from inception through resolution.
• Tech Stack: e-discovery, case management systems, basic legal analysis tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Management: Manage all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents, while supporting senior counsel.
• Client Advising: Provide clear and reasoned legal opinions and strategic advice to Claims Representatives and insured clients, fostering strong relationships.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify, evaluate, and collaborate on strategies with clients and senior counsel to mitigate legal risks and facilitate effective resolutions.
• Documentation Oversight: Ensure all legal documents, pleadings, and motions are meticulously prepared, accurate, and compliant with applicable standards.
• Technology Utilization: Utilize e-discovery and case management technologies to streamline legal processes, improve efficiency, and coordinate effectively with remote teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school, with general knowledge of insurance law.
• Experience: Admission to the California State Bar in good standing; demonstrated ability to manage civil litigation cases from inception to resolution under supervision.
• Skills: Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills; proficient in e-discovery and case management systems; effective communication (written and oral) and persuasion skills; basic knowledge of negotiation techniques; organized with strong time management skills.