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Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Feb 22,2017 Jan 04,2017 Location Houston TX
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$102,000-$110,000/year

Min 6 yrs required

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Field Counsel The candidate represents company and its policyholders in civil litigation and workers' compensation matters involving claims for money damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage of heavy value with complex legal issues. Provides guidance and direction to junior attorneys. Uses litigation protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advises, communicates and develops those strategies with company's claims representatives and insured clients, as appropriate. Understands and creatively uses technology; applies technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost. Conducts necessary and appropriate discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings. Researches the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required. If requested, conducts settlement negotiations. Advises, communicates and confers with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meets with, and maintains good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required. Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters. Prepares and conducts training sessions for the Legal, Claims or other departments as required. Completion of law school with LL.B. or J.D. degree and admission to the Texas Bar are required. Special license to practice before a particular board or federal court may be necessary. Must have 6+ years of moderately complex litigation experience since Bar admission. Should have workers' compensation experience in TX. Should have a general knowledge of insurance law and specific understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients, customers and company.

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