ID

2024-64527

Position Type

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

USD $107,300.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $185,700.00/Yr.

Typical Starting Salary

127,000

Flexible Time Off Annual Accrual - days

20

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.

Jurisdiction: Metro Detroit

Liberty Mutual’s Insurance Defense Attorneys represent the Company in civil litigation and special investigation unit matters involving claims for money damages or compensation by policy holders or medical providers

We are seeking a Special Investigations Unit (SIU) attorney with experience in SIU/fraud matters for our in-house counsel office in the Metro Detroit area. This is a tremendous opportunity for the right candidate who is interested in pursuing fraud cases and working for a major insurance company with a great working environment, annual performance bonuses, alternate work environment, and a great benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Uses Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advises, communicates and develops those strategies with Liberty Mutual's Claims Representatives and Investigators.
• Understands and creatively uses technology; applies technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost. Possesses the skills necessary to use technology to work remotely. Capable of working with office staff who are remotely located.
• Conducts necessary and appropriate discovery, hearings, trials, examinations under oath, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings. Researches the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required. If requested, conducts settlement negotiations.
• Advises, communicates and confers with Claims Representatives and Investigators rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meets with and maintains good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Investigators as required.
• Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters.
• Prepares and conducts training sessions for the Legal, Claims or other departments as required.

What you’ve got

Qualifications:

• 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 minimum of 6 successful years experience as an attorney; experience as an attorney handling SIU and fraud investigations preferred; experience as an assistant district attorney is also a consideration for the position.
• The individual is required to have a general knowledge of insurance law and specific understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients, customers and Liberty Mutual.
• The ability to effectively communicate and persuade by printed or spoken word is critical.
• Experience and ability appropriate to the level of cases or matters handled.
• Experiences in conducting examinations under oath (EUOs) and/or depositions

Education

• A JD degree

At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.

Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion

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. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

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.