Senior Resident Attorney (Worker's Compensation)

At Liberty Mutual, we're committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our customers around the world, working to uphold and protect our policyholders' rights and positively impacting our business. As a Resident Manager at Liberty Mutual, you'll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligibleperformance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off each year, personal holidays, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. If you'relooking for a place to build a long-term career while making a positive difference, consider joining our legal team where you'll represent Liberty Mutual and our policyholders in moderately complex civil litigation matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injuries or property damage of moderate value.

Liberty Mutual is seeking a highly experienced Senior Resident Attorney to lead and oversee the legal operations and litigation management of a medium to large office. Reporting to the Regional General Attorney, you will manage multiple teams, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services that align with organizational objectives. This leadership role demands strong operational acumen, advanced litigation expertise, and commitment to mentoring attorneys and managers to achieve excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Management: Lead and manage a diverse team, including an Attorney Manager, to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services that align with organizational objectives.
• Strategic Operational Management: Optimize office legal operations, including advanced resource allocation and budget management. Develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with the organization's broader objectives.
• Advanced Litigation Oversight: Manage and improve all litigation activities within the office, ensuring representation meets high standards. Mentor attorneys on effective litigation strategies and best practices.
• Comprehensive Caseload Management: Oversee fair and strategic distribution of cases based on complexity and attorney expertise. Use performance metrics and data to monitor case progress and outcomes, identifying trends and driving improvements.
• Quality Assurance Leadership: Establish and maintain quality assurance protocols. Conduct compliance reviews to ensure adherence to company policies and legal standards, taking corrective action as needed.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with claims leadership and key stakeholders to improve litigation and claims processing.
• Innovative Process Improvement: Identify and champion innovative solutions that improve legal service delivery, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Compliance Advocacy: Foster a culture of integrity and compliance, ensuring legal practices meet industry regulations and uphold corporate values and ethical standards

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB from an accredited law school; admitted to the Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a practicing trial attorney with significant litigation and management experience.
• Proven leadership in managing medium to large legal offices or teams (8-10+ attorneys and managers).
• Extensive knowledge of insurance defense litigation, including auto, premises liability, and general liability.
• Strong operational management skills with demonstrated ability to lead office metrics and workflows.
• Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation, legal compliance, and ethical practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to influence senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Track record of driving innovation, process improvements, and strategic initiatives within legal operations.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and provide proactive legal guidance aligned with business objectives.

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.

As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being.

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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