Trial Attorney

Safety Insurance has become one of the leading property and casualty insurance providers in Massachusetts mainly because of our unwavering commitment to independent agents and their customers. Our success is built on a philosophy of offering the highest quality insurance products at competitive rates and providing the best service at all costs.

Through our supportive career, educational and family policies, we enable our employees to be their best. We respect the balance of work and leisure by offering flexible schedules and a 37.5 hour workweek. Safety employees enjoy a positive environment in our convenient downtown office located in the heart of Boston's financial district.

Along with our competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 100% matching 401k retirement plan, 100% tuition reimbursement and much, much more!

Independently investigates and manages cases of moderate to high 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. Our staff counsel team is currently seeking a Trial Attorney with a minimum of 15 years of experience for our Woburn, MA location. This is a fulltime position. 

Duties

• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner
• Conduct discovery, participate in pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, trials and any other legal activity required
• Advise claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files
• Provide legal advice to clients and other claim professionals as needed
• Participate in settlements as directed

Qualifications

• Insurance defense jury 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
• Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderately complex cases
• Negotiation Skills: Consistently influence claims outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques
• Communication: Strong ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thought 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 to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law
• Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity
• Investigative Skills: 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 
• Legal Research: Proficiency in locating cases, treaties, 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
• 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 or other legal forums and tribunals. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals
• Career Development: Takes proactive responsibility for their career development. Maintains the necessary skill levels
• 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