Job Description

Who We Are


Highly respected regional property and casualty insurance company is hiring a lawyer for staff counsel legal team.

At Arbella were focused on people. We work hard to attract and retain the best. That means providing a great work environment encouraging work/life balance offering flexible work arrangements and competitive salaries and benefits packages. We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow so that we too can grow as a company.

We are a passionate and dynamic team of experienced attorneys and other legal professionals. Our culture is one of teamwork and collegiality with a commitment to delivering excellent legal services as we represent Arbella insureds in tort litigation and collaborate with Arbella insurance claim professionals.

We are looking to add a mid-level associate to our in-house legal team located in downtown Boston. The position is a hybrid of in-person and remote working. As an associate on our team in addition to supporting senior lawyers by conducting detailed research and memo writing on novel issues you will handle tort litigation from start to finish develop legal strategy and collaborate with claim professionals and Arbella insureds. Having some experience reviewing insurance contracts is also a plus.

As a member of our legal team you will:

Represent Arbella insureds in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits

Interview clients and witnesses and

Prepare for and conduct depositions hearings mediations arbitrations and trials

Prepare and argue motions in courts throughout Massachusetts

Provide advice and assistance to colleagues in Arbellas Claim Department and other business units

Negotiate settlements

Provide support to Senior Counsel on cases and projects

Monitor and stay abreast of caselaw

Conduct legal research and draft memoranda

Qualifications

A JD degree ability to work with attorneys to develop strategies on a case.

Must be admitted to practice law in Massachusetts

3-6 years of insurance defense litigation experience

Excellent legal research and writing skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Adaptability and attention to detail

Admittance to the Bars in CT NH and/or RI a plus

Our current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position is approximately $96000 - $130000 based on a variety of factors including but not limited to relevant skills and experience educational background and certifications performance and qualifications market demand for the role and other organizational needs. This candidate will be eligible for our bonus plan based on program guidelines.

Please note: The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours

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