Job Title: Employment Practices Liability - Staff Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Handle the defense of employment matters, including both non-litigated and litigated employment disputes.
- Respond to demand letters, state and federal agency charges, and lawsuits filed against the company's insureds.
- Investigate and manage assigned cases from inception to conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial.
- Collaborate with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims expeditiously and efficiently.
- Assist with general liability and/or professional liability matters as needed.
- Independently conduct depositions, pre-trial discovery, mediations, arbitrations, and other legal activities required to resolve cases.
- Communicate daily with claim professionals and clients concerning the evaluation of legal files.
- Provide legal advice to clients and claim professionals as needed.
- Negotiate settlements as authorized.
- Attend round tables and related strategy discussions.
- Travel within the state of California as required for case handling.
Education and Experience Information:
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts in California.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in employment litigation matters with an emphasis on representation of employers preferred.
- Strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as federal, state, and administrative agency rules.
- Ability to analyze issues, develop effective strategies, communicate regularly and effectively with claims professionals and clients, document communications, and resolve cases efficiently.
- Solid experience in preparing responsive pleadings, handling court appearances, discovery, motion practice, valuation of claims, settlement conferences/mediations, and trials.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction, handle claims efficiently, and willingness to travel throughout California as needed.
Salary Information:
- Pay Type: Salary
- Hiring Minimum Rate: $130,000 USD
- Hiring Maximum Rate: $170,000 USD
The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, paid continuing legal education, opportunities for professional development and advancement, and a supportive and collaborative work environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, PTO, company-paid holidays, flexible work arrangements, Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE, and an on-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only).
The company values diversity in the workplace and provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law. The company is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment.
