Supervising Attorney - England

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We are seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead attorneys with our Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Staff Counsel team! Our attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. Connecticut bar license is preferred, with Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island license(s) a plus. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours!

Responsible for leading and managing team of attorneys representing clients in all levels of insurance defense litigation to ensure competent, ethical, efficient, and diligent representation of clients in all assigned cases. Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to drive business outcomes.

Responsible for managing the overall performance of the assigned team to ensure competent, ethical and diligent representation of insurance defense clients. Oversees legal file handling by assigned attorneys; ensuring adherence to Department policies, practices and procedures including timely and effective communications with clients and claims; assisting with the achievement of office goals; collaborating with support leadership; and utilizing a formal quality assurance program to drive high quality file handling for our clients.

Proactively works with the leadership and stakeholders on staffing recommendations, hiring, onboarding, team building, training, development, engagement, retention, and succession planning. Leads high performing team with a culture of trust, collaboration, and transparency. Promotes achievement of office goals and continuous improvement through performance management to optimize individual and organizational performance. May handle assigned insurance defense matters that are primarily moderate to high complexity and/or exposure in all relevant courts.

Fosters collaboration and partnerships, encourages diversity of thought, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve client, department, and company goals. Uses analytics, metrics, and financial analysis to help develop and drive strategies. Communicates regularly about changes to goals, strategies, policies, procedures, and everyday work to effectively lead assigned team through all changes. Engages in discussions with claims executives on legal aspects of high complexity/exposure cases and litigation strategies.

Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. Job may include work performed at field locations. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Field work performed outdoors may include exposure to weather elements.

Frequently sits or stands for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven…