• Trial Attorney I

    MAPFRE Insurance (Westborough, MA)


    Trial Attorney I

     

    Date: Oct 14, 2025

    Location:

    Westborough, MA, US

     

    Company: MAPFRE

    Summary:

    Are you a seasoned litigator with a passion for advocacy and strategic case management? We’re looking for a **Trial Attorney** who thrives in the courtroom and enjoys collaborating with claims professionals to deliver exceptional legal outcomes.

     

    In this role, you’ll represent clients in complex tort, contract, and insurance litigation, manage cases from inception to resolution, and play a key role in shaping legal strategy. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values integrity, precision, and proactive problem-solving.

    Responsibilities:

    + Manage assigned cases through resolution—via settlement, arbitration, or trial

    + Take appropriate legal action to protect client interests on each case

    + Represent clients in depositions, court conferences, arbitration hearings, and trials

    + Prepare timely, detailed reports for the Claims Department on significant case developments, in line with company policies and requests from the Managing Attorney

    + Draft legal pleadings, motions, and discovery documents for assigned cases

    + Schedule and participate in litigation strategy meetings with the Claims Department

    + Conduct legal research as needed to support case strategy and resolution

    + Communicate regularly with Claim Representatives regarding case progress and legal strategy

    + Build and maintain strong working relationships with Claim Representatives through collaboration and clear communication

    + Identify and report high-exposure cases to the Managing Attorney

    + Provide onion letters/memos to the Claims Department to guide claim disposition

    + Monitor and analyze new legislation and court decisions to inform the Law Office, Claims Department, and broader company operations

    Qaulifications:

    + Master’s degree or equivalent related experience

    + Alternatively, an associate’s degree plus 8 or more years of relevant experience

    + Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar in the jurisdiction(s) where the office is located and practices

    + 6 to 10 years of relevant legal and litigation experience

    + Prior experience in insurance defense or tort litigation

    + Proven ability to independently manage litigated cases from inception to conclusion

    + Advanced written and oral communication skills

    + Proficiency in legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Windows OS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

    + Ability to manage a significant caseload with modest trial work

    + Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills to communicate effectively with clients, courts, the Claims Department, and external legal professionals

    + Capable of representing the organization professionally within the legal community and other associations

    + Skilled in analyzing legal issues and recommending viable litigation strategies

    + Effective in negotiating and pleading cases throughout the litigation process

     

    _Thank you for considering MAPFRE Insurance as part of your career journey._ _We're proud to be rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company._

     

    _We offer property and casualty insurance, working with over 3,000 independent agents and brokers in 11 states._ _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_ [email protected]_ _._

     

    _We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer._

     

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