Associate Sr. Counsel, Claim - Remote

Overview

This role supports a national legal organization with a local focus, serving as a business partner and trusted advisor while providing exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. The employer handles litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company, managing matters from inception through trial and appeal.

The position will cover a territory around Stockbridge, Ludlow, Longmeadow, and Chicopee, MA (to name a few).

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of predominantly moderate and higher exposure cases, including Major Case litigation matters depending on line of business.
• Use pre-trial and trial experience to apply litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct proficient to advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide in-depth case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including accountability for managing these relationships.
• Provide internal and external training, seminars, and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
• Contribute to special projects and identify other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management systems, and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Demonstrated aptitude for trying cases to a jury, including a proven track record of preparing and/or litigating jury trials with a history of successful courtroom outcomes.
• Strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proficient oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate successs.
• In-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, and adversaries.
• Leadership demonstrated through mentoring and influencing skills.
• Sound decision-making and advanced negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, sense of urgency, and responsiveness.
• Flexible and agile mindset with willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

Must Have

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,400.00 - $198,700.00
• Compensation note: The annual base salary range is a nationwide market range. Actual salary will be determined based on scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, and other conditions of employment.
• Incentives: Eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Coverage for employees and eligible family members (including spouses, domestic partners, and children) from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Employer matches 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. Paying it Forward Savings Program for student loan debt: when payments are made toward student loans, an annual employer contribution is made into the 401(k) account. Pension Plan that is 100% funded by the employer.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness Program: Tools, discounts, and resources to support wellness goals and caregiving needs, plus a mental health program providing access to free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to give back to the charity of choice.

Location

Territory coverage includes areas around Stockbridge, Ludlow, Longmeadow, and Chicopee, MA (to name a few).

Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

The employer reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.