Trial Attorney

Safety Insurance is proud to be one of the leading property and casualty insurance providers in Massachusetts. We are committed to supporting independent agents and their customers through our unwavering dedication to excellence. Our success is built on a simple philosophy: deliver the highest quality insurance products at competitive rates while providing exceptional service at every step.

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 Insurance, 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. That’s why we offer hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and a 37.5-hour workweek.

Conveniently located in the heart of Boston’s financial district, our downtown office is a positive space where employees can stay connected to each other and the pulse of the city.

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

• Medical and dental insurance

• 100% matching 401(k) retirement plan

• Free on‑site fitness center

• Complimentary coffee and breakfast service
• …and much more!

Job Summary:

Independently investigate and manage cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial. Work with adjusters 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 3-10 years’ experience. This is a full‑time position.

Duties include:

• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost‑effective manner.

• Conduct discovery, pre‑trials, mediations, arbitrations, 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:

• Admitted to the Massachusetts bar.

• Able to work in a team environment with attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff.

• Computer literacy, including MS Word/Westlaw, and daily management of email 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 in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law.

• 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 searching and examining with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion.

• Legal Research:
Proficiency in locating cases, treaties, statutes, and laws and in drawing a reasonable and accurate conclusion or rendering an opinion therefrom.

• Courtroom

Skills:

Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire, and decorum; knowledgeable of the rules and regulations governing proceedings and conduct in courts of law and other forums.

• Career Development:
Takes proactive responsibility for career development and maintains 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.

Join Safety Insurance and discover a career that’s built to support your success – both personally and professionally.

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