Trial Attorney, Law Offices of David Matela

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01801, Woburn, MA, USA
In-Office
110K-140K Annually
Expert/Leader
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role
Independently manages moderately complex civil litigation from lawsuit inception through dismissal, settlement, or trial. Responsibilities include investigating claims, conducting discovery, pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, and trials; advising adjusters and clients; evaluating legal files; negotiating settlements; and presenting evidence and arguments. The attorney collaborates with claims professionals and support staff and must be admitted to the Massachusetts bar.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Safety Insurance, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers that are challenging, fulfilling, and designed to grow with you.

Our people are our greatest asset. A diverse workforce makes us stronger, more innovative, and better equipped to serve our customers. At Safety, we empower our employees to be their best by fostering an inclusive environment and offering resources that support their careers, education, and families. We also understand the importance of work-life balance. 

Safety’s benefits go beyond the basics. In addition to competitive salaries, our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • 3 weeks accrued paid time off + paid holidays each year
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution (up to 8% of your base salary)
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Working Advantage Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • …and much more!
Job Summary

Independently investigates and manages cases of moderate exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial. Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible. Our staff counsel team is currently seeking a Trial Attorney with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience for our Woburn, MA location. This is a fulltime position. 

Duties

  • Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve the cases in the most cost-effective manner
  • Conduct discovery, pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations and trials and any other legal activity required
  • Advise claims professionals on the evaluation of legal files
  • Provide legal advice to clients and other claims professionals as needed
  • Participate in settlements as directed

Qualifications

  • Insurance defense trial experience preferred
  • Admitted to the Massachusetts bar
  • Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals and support staff
  • Computer literacy, including MS Word/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar
  • Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderately complex cases
  • Negotiation Skills: Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques
  • Communication: Strong ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts and opinions with one or more persons and to effectively translate legal language and ideas into layman's terms
  • Decision Making: Strong ability to arrive at a determination i moderate situations after careful consideration of facts and law without undo procrastination 
  • Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity 
  • Investigate Skills: Proficiency in following up step by step on inquiry or observation and search and examine with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion.
  • Courtroom Skills: Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law and or other legal forums and tribunals. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals  
  • Career Development: Takes proactive responsibility for their career development. Maintains the necessary skill levels
  • Trial Skills: Has the ability to effectively present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury for determination of the facts at issue

Skills Required

  • 10–15 years of experience
  • Admission to the Massachusetts bar
  • Insurance defense trial experience
  • Ability to work effectively with attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff
  • Computer literacy, including MS Word and Westlaw, plus daily email and calendar management
  • Advocacy skills involving moderately complex cases
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating legal concepts into plain language
  • Sound decision-making and legal analysis skills
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills
  • Investigative skills, including accurately gathering and evaluating evidence
  • Courtroom knowledge, conduct, and decorum
  • Trial skills, including presenting evidence and legal arguments to judges or juries
  • Commitment to ongoing career and skills development
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The Company
568 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Safety Insurance Company is a premier provider of auto, home, and business owners insurance operating in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. It offers a range of property and casualty insurance products, including private passenger and commercial automobile, homeowners, dwelling fire, umbrella, and business owner policies. The company distributes its products exclusively through a network of independent insurance agents and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

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