The Liberty Mutual Foundation
Resident Attorney II
The Liberty Mutual Foundation, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
Under general direction of the Regional General Attorney, manages a medium size field law office. Oversees all phases of the operation, including professional quality and excellence of the work and efficient processes and practices. Litigates complex cases for selected policyholders.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the accomplishment of the office, department and corporate goals. Sets goals that are in accordance with Corporate and Legal Department goals. Directs staff in the accomplishment of the goals. Conducts performance appraisals, reviews staff attorney's work for quality and quantity and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies. Recruits, hires and trains new staff. Reviews incoming cases and assigns to outside counsel or attorneys in staff office as appropriate. Audits selected case files to ensure proper case handling and adherence to company policy and applicable legislation. Acts as principal legal advisor for all departments at the office. Meets with claims and/or policyholders to discuss general policy and litigation prevention matters. Serves as Chief Trial Attorney on selected cases. Stays abreast of developments in the law generally. Confers with and writes to insureds during the pendency of the litigation. Understands and creatively uses technology to improve quality and reduce cost. Keeps superiors within the Legal Department advised as to work needs and any problems with the office and its personnel. Must be admitted to practice law in Minnesota AND Wisconsin.Qualifications
Completion of law school with LLB or JD plus admission to the Minnesota and Wisconsin BarA minimum of 10 years experience as a practicing attorneyDemonstrated management ability is vitalAn understanding for the needs of Claims Department and other departments is necessary but must be compromised where legal ethics and law so requireThe ability to persuade by printed or spoken word is essential
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The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
Under general direction of the Regional General Attorney, manages a medium size field law office. Oversees all phases of the operation, including professional quality and excellence of the work and efficient processes and practices. Litigates complex cases for selected policyholders.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the accomplishment of the office, department and corporate goals. Sets goals that are in accordance with Corporate and Legal Department goals. Directs staff in the accomplishment of the goals. Conducts performance appraisals, reviews staff attorney's work for quality and quantity and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies. Recruits, hires and trains new staff. Reviews incoming cases and assigns to outside counsel or attorneys in staff office as appropriate. Audits selected case files to ensure proper case handling and adherence to company policy and applicable legislation. Acts as principal legal advisor for all departments at the office. Meets with claims and/or policyholders to discuss general policy and litigation prevention matters. Serves as Chief Trial Attorney on selected cases. Stays abreast of developments in the law generally. Confers with and writes to insureds during the pendency of the litigation. Understands and creatively uses technology to improve quality and reduce cost. Keeps superiors within the Legal Department advised as to work needs and any problems with the office and its personnel. Must be admitted to practice law in Minnesota AND Wisconsin.Qualifications
Completion of law school with LLB or JD plus admission to the Minnesota and Wisconsin BarA minimum of 10 years experience as a practicing attorneyDemonstrated management ability is vitalAn understanding for the needs of Claims Department and other departments is necessary but must be compromised where legal ethics and law so requireThe ability to persuade by printed or spoken word is essential
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