Job Description
Position can be at a higher level commensurate with experience
Job Summary
As an associateinsurance defense attorney within our claims, complex claims and general casualty units, you will provide legal representation to MAPFRE insureds and/or to the MAPFRE Insurance Companies (f.k.a. Commerce Insurance) before trial courts, arbitrators and mediators in all aspects of litigation. Handling cases from inception to end, you will also prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs and be involved in negotiating settlements. Your role will entail leveraging relationships with claims partners to prepare timely litigation reports. Attorneys are required to maintain consistent communication with our clients and claims partners throughout the litigation process. Other critical tasks will include review and analyze written discovery, depositions, medical records and assessing the value of claims to determine risk exposure.
This is a hybrid position with required travel to all courts located in Connecticut when necessary. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the Branford, Connecticut office
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education: J.D. from an accredited Law School and admission to the Bar in jurisdiction(s) in which the office is located and practices is required.
Experience: 0 - 4 years of relevant litigation experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required
- Represent insureds in lawsuits from initial pleadings to case conclusion including discovery and trial preparation.
- Prepare initial pleadings, conduct and defend depositions, prepare written discovery, perform legal research, prepare and argue motions, attend court hearings, handle arbitration hearings and mediations Work with more experienced attorneys in preparing and trying cases. Handle mostly District Court cases
- Prepare timely and comprehensive reports to the Claim Department as required by Company reporting guidelines.
- Provide legal advice to Claim Representatives on various insurance and tort issues.
- Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the litigation
- Ability to independently manage a case load from inception to conclusion required. Prior civil litigation experience preferred, but not required. Experience within the insurance industry preferred, but not required. Trial experience preferred but not required.
Compensation:
- $100,000 - $125,00 depending upon experience and relevant qualifications.
At MAPFRE, our commitment to care is not just our purpose; it?s the driving force behind everything we do. We care about the things that resonate with the needs of our employees, our customers and the community.
- For Employees: We cultivate an inspiring and dynamic workplace where collaboration and innovation fuel the success of our high-performing teams.
- For Customers: In addition to being Massachusetts? #1 home and auto insurer, we provide unmatched peace of mind to our customers across the U.S.
- For the Community: Our culture of care extends to impactful community engagement and environmental initiatives locally and globally.
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Insurance, Litigation
Key skill Required
- Arbitration
- Casualty Insurance
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Communication
- Community Engagement
- Comprehensive
- Consistent
- Court Hearings
- Environmental
- Environmental Initiatives
- Innovation
- Insurance
- Legal Research
- Litigation
- Negotiating
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Provide Legal Advice
- Reporting
- Research
- Selection Process
- Talent Acquisition
- Trial Preparation
Designation
- Attorney
