Counsel, Litigation
MDD Forensic Accountants
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per year
About the role
- Manage and support litigation cases and pre-litigation matters, including property and casualty, property damage, auto and transportation and commercial liability cases
- Assist with document production and witness preparation for depositions and trials and support paralegal responsible for subpoena function
- Monitor litigation and pre-litigation matters, prepare periodic status updates, internal reports, and strategic recommendations
- Draft effective legal memoranda and litigation related documents such as settlement agreements and releases, discovery and production related documents, and responses to complaints
- Stay updated on relevant developments and changes in insurance law, litigation trends and industry regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- 3+ years of litigation experience (law firm or in-house or a combination) handling pre-litigation and litigation insurance defense matters, in property and casualty, auto and transportation and/or commercial liability.
- Employment litigation experience a strong plus
- Proficiency in the subject matter—insurance law and the regulatory framework governing the Property & Casualty, Auto, and Commercial insurance sectors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external parties and to draft clear and concise legal opinions and advice
- Exceptional litigation skills, including experience with witness preparation, depositions, discovery procedures, and non-party requests for production and testimony
- Strong understanding of insurance policies and coverage issues, third party administrator roles and responsibilities, and claims handling processes
- Skilled at negotiating with experience handling settlement discussions and resolving disputes favorably for the company and its clients
- Ability to assess and mitigate legal risks, with a strong focus on litigation avoidance and cost-effective case management
- Strong legal research and writing skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure your health and that of your family.
- A 401k plan with employer matching to help you build a secure financial future.
- Our time-off policies, including Discretionary Time Off for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) package for non-exempt employees, reflect our commitment to promoting a healthy work environment.
- Paid holidays.
- Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability plans, providing essential financial protection for you and your loved ones.
- Diversity and Inclusion
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation experiencedocument productionwitness preparationlegal memoranda draftingdiscovery proceduressettlement agreementsinsurance lawlegal researchwriting skillsnegotiation
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsstrategic recommendationscase managementlitigation avoidancerisk assessmentproblem-solvingteam collaborationclient interactiondispute resolution
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active bar admission