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Liberty Mutual
27201 Bella Vista Pkwy - Suite 110
Warrenville IL 60555
Phone:(630) 393-1211 Fax:
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SIU Job Number:	3237
Firm or Agency:	Liberty Mutual
Job Title:	Attorney
Duties:	Description Advance your Legal career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company! Liberty Mutual has an exciting opportunity for an attorney. As a Field Counsel you will represent the company and its policyholders in workers' compensation matters involving claims for money damages or compensation for personal injury of a moderate value with moderately complex legal issues. You will also have the opportunity to periodically assist the office in representing the company in civil litigation. The office handles workers' compensation and civil litigation throughout the northern half of Illinois, outside of Cook County. Responsibilities: * Use Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters * Conduct necessary and appropriate discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings. * Research the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required. If requested, conduct settlement negotiations. * Advise, communicate and confer with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meet with, and maintain good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required. * Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters. * Prepare and conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments as required. * Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost. * Interface with Home Office Legal department.
Job Location:	Warrenville, Illinois
Job Contact:	Human Resources
Type of Postion:	Full Time Permanent
Position Category:	Attorney
Hours per week:
Salary Range:
Req. Years of Experience:	5 years
Application Deadline:	11/30/2009
Starting Date:
Need Resume:	yes
Need Employer Application:	yes
Need a Writing Sample:	no
Need a Law Transcript:	no
Need an Undergraduate Transcript:	no
Need a Letter of Application:	no
Need References:	no
Need Salary History:	no
Other Application Needs:	Cover Letter
Preferred Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:	Qualifications: Case/Matter Experience: 0-5 years of progressively more mature litigation and case handling experience since Bar admission. Sole file responsibility with supervision/ratification. Lawyer must be admitted in Illinois. Client Relations Skills: Lawyer must have solid basic client relations skills. Ability to communicate clearly and earn the trust and confidence of claims personnel is expected. Incumbent needs to quickly develop and then maintain excellent communications and relationships with clients, measured by formal and informal feedback from the claims clients. This position requires a fundamental understanding of the insurance industry and Liberty Mutual business. The position requires a committed customer focus. Supervision of Others/Delegation Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate basic capabilities in paralegal and support staff supervision for a high volume practice. Operations/Compliance: Ability to understand and establish metrics, willingness to work within existing framework critical; collaboration abilities and aptitudes must be evident. Office Systems and Use of Technology: Incumbent has a high degree of knowledge, comfort and capabilities with use of forms and templates and technology. Case Management: Incumbent is willing to learn and to develop critical litigation and operational skills. This includes ability for ongoing review of case strategy, stages and total matter management of cost. Reputation in courts, jurisdictional expertise: It is expected that the incumbent will develop this reputation over time. Communication: Basic communication skills and capabilities are very important to the success of this position. Ability to deal constructively with Opposing Counsel is important. * Completion of law school with LLB or JD and admission to the bar. * Special license to practice before a particular board or federal court may be necessary. * A general knowledge of insurance law and specific understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients, customers and the company. * The ability to effectively communicate and persuade by written or spoken word is critical. * Experience and ability appropriate to the level of cases or matters handled.
Benefits:	Benefits: We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: * 401K and Company paid pension plan * Medical coverage * Dental coverage * Paid time-off * Pay-for-Performance * Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance * Discount fitness memberships * Flexible spending accounts * Tuition reimbursement * Vision care coverage * Work/Life resources * Accidental death & dismemberment insurance * Credit Union membership * Employee and Dependent life insurance * Disability insurance * Long-term care insurance
Comments:	Overview: We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way. We believe that the Company's success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success. We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday. To apply for this job, please visit: https://lmig.taleo.net/careersection/lmigcorp/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=08706