Supervising Trial Attorney

Schedule: Full-Time
Salary Range: USD $141000.00 - $253000.00
Job Category: Legal

Description

Location: Philadelphia area - Remote except for required appearances. We do have physical workspace as well.

At Liberty Mutual, we're committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our customers around the world, working to uphold and protect our policyholders' rights and positively impacting our business. As a Supervising Trial Attorney at Liberty Mutual, you'll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off each year, personal holidays, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. If you're looking for a place to build a long-term career while making a positive difference, consider joining our legal team where you'll represent Liberty Mutual and our policyholders in moderately complex civil litigation matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injuries or property damage of moderate value.

Liberty Mutual Insurance is seeking a highly qualified Supervising Trial Attorney with strong litigation expertise, operational management skills, and a deep understanding of insurance defense litigation. The Supervising Trial Attorney will play a critical role in overseeing team performance, developing litigation strategies, and fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Operational Management and Oversight: Assist the Resident Attorney in managing team operations, contributing positively to overall office metrics, and supporting office-level initiatives.
• Litigation: Manage litigation activities within the team as well as your own high exposure commercial cases, ensuring quality legal representation that aligns with departmental and organizational goals.
• Caseload Management: Oversee distribution of caseloads and file assignments based on case complexity and attorney experience.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct internal quarterly file audits for the team and assist the Resident Attorney with office-wide audits to uphold high-quality legal standards and minimize risk.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain trusted relationships with claims leadership and business units to assess and enhance litigation strategies and claims processing efficiencies.
• Process Improvement: Assist in process improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation within the legal team.
• Compliance Culture: Foster a culture of integrity by ensuring legal practices adhere to industry regulations, ethical standards, and corporate policies, including mentoring attorneys on adherence to MRPC.
• Talent Acquisition and Development: Support or lead interviewing and hiring processes for the team. Mentor, coach, and develop attorneys through talent management practices focused on growth, engagement, and collaboration to meet performance benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing trial attorney with demonstrated management experience.
• Strong litigation skills in high exposure insurance defense, including auto, premises liability, and general liability and as necessary, workers' compensation and/or No Fault law.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing and developing legal teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuasively present complex legal and business issues.
• In-depth knowledge of legal ethics, compliance standards, and risk management.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with claims and business partners.
• Competent in leveraging technology and process improvements to enhance legal operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workflows and caseloads effectively.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and integrity.

About Us

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.

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

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

Employment Type: Full Time