Trial Attorney

This position is located in our Westborough, MA Office. Hybrid schedule available. 

*Will consider higher level candidates commensurate with experience.*

Job Summary

Provide professional legal services, protects the best interest of clients on assigned cases, handles litigated cases and Court appearances and assists in advising the Claims Department and Company in tort, contract and insurance law. Competent knowledge of the legal system and all basics of litigation required. Must be capable of handling assigned cases to conclusion by bench or jury trial and have knowledge of insurance claim, tort and contract litigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education: J.D. from an accredited Law School and admission to the Bar in jurisdiction(s) in which the office is located and practices is required.
Experience: Minimum 2 - 4 years experience.  Experience within the insurance industry preferred.  SIU experience highly preferred, but will consider candidates with relevant legal and litigation experience
Client Contacts: Contacts other departments and or external organizations or parties frequently. Contacts are primarily at or below upper management levels. Represents organization on specific projects. Communication may involve persuasion, and negotiation.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with independently managing litigated cases from inception to conclusion.
Must have advanced written and oral communication skills. Proficiency with computer software including current Windows Operating System, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook and Legal Case Management Programs.

Must be able to handle a case load involving a minimal amount of trial work, communicate effectively and persuasively with clients, courts, the Claim Department, and outside professional legal personnel, competently represent the organization to members of the legal community, and other associations, analyze problems and recommend viable solutions relating to the management of litigation and effectively negotiate/plead cases in litigation.

If you require an accommodation for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact the MAPFRE Insurance Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@mapfreusa.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.