Litigation Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality oral and written legal advice in a cost-effective manner to internal clients.
• Liaison between internal clients and outside counsel to efficiently manage financial exposure and achieve client goals.
• Advise clients and other legal partners on business policies and practices to mitigate potential litigation risk.
• Perform comprehensive research and analysis of reported cases, statutes, regulations and other legal materials regarding issues often characterized by an absence of clear legal precedent.
• Render clear and unambiguous legal opinions and advice as necessary.
• Retain and direct local defense counsel on assigned matters throughout the United States.
• Review and coordinate litigation strategy, including discovery responses, internal documents and communications and preparing corporate witnesses for hearings, deposition and/or trial.
• Identifies emerging legal trends, lessons learned, and best practices, and contributes to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across the larger litigation team.
• Attend and report on mediations and trials as necessary; up to 10-20% travel.
• May assign, direct and review the work of law clerks and paralegals.
• Conduct training for internal clients.
• Other duties may vary according to issues and/or internal client involvement.
• J.D. or L.L.B. degree and admission to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience as a practicing attorney, with substantial insurance (personal and commercial lines) litigation experience in private practice and/or as in-house counsel.
• Excellent analytical, legal writing and communication skills, client focus, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with corporate operations and individual business unit objectives, and demonstrated ability to interact with internal stakeholders, outside counsel and representatives of other companies and adversaries.
• Demonstrated familiarity with emerging legal technology and AI-enabled tools, including the ability to assess, leverage, and oversee appropriate use of such tools in litigation strategy, matter management, legal research, discovery, and analysis while ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, confidentiality, and privilege obligations.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal issues and developments in the law.
• Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role. At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Fair Chance Notices
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