Job Details

As Senior Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex litigation and a broad range of legal matters within your state of licensure. In this leadership-driven position, you will also guide and support a team of legal professionals, including Litigation Counsel, outside counsel, and legal support staff. The role requires mastery of drafting and filing motions and pleadings, executing discovery in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence, and skillfully advocating in court when necessary. You will exercise independent professional judgment while representing the interests of GuideOne and its policyholders, maintaining strict client confidentiality. This position offers significant autonomy, requiring sound legal acumen, strategic thinking, superior supervisory and leadership skills, and a high degree of creativity and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Interprets evidence.
• Communicates with clients.
• Prepares and analyzes paper discovery.
• Conducts and defends depositions.
• Prepares and drafts pre-trial motions.
• Files or defends motion appeals.
• Tries lawsuits.
• Prepares and drafts post-trial motions.
• Manages legal team:
  • Directs the development, measurement and maintenance of production, service and quality standards for Legal Department employees.
  • Takes ownership, is accountable and sets an example for the department and team:
  • Communicates honestly and acts with integrity.
  • Completes and submits timely performance reviews.
  • Promotes corporate rewards and recognition programs.
  • Coaches, mentors and develops GuideOne's future leaders.

Skills & Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of litigation practice.
• Substantial experience in broad subject areas, including employer liability, premises liability, property and appraisals, coverage, commercial auto, bad faith, jury trials, and appeals.
• Experience in state and federal court.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• License to practice law in the jurisdiction of hire and the ability to apply to practice law in other states and jurisdictions, by exam or motion.
• Strong ethics and professional conduct background.
• Demonstrated commitment to GuideOne's core values and departmental goals.
• History of producing creative solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to help others, including support staff, grow and improve through mentorship and constructive direct feedback.
• Ability to timely and competently handle litigated case load with little to no direct supervision.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Prior in-house experience.
• CPCU or insurance-related designation.

Compensation:

• $123,300 - $185,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility
• $135,600 - $198,000 commensurate with experience in CA, CT, MA, NJ, NY, and PA, plus bonus eligibility

Get to Know GuideOne:

At GuideOne, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we foster a sense of collaboration among our team members so they can learn from and inspire one another to deliver excellence in risk solutions and services to our customers. For more than 75 years, we've established a reputation as a trusted partner in the communities where we live and work, and with our steadfast commitment to help make positive change possible, we're excited to see what we can accomplish during the next 75. Explore our values and culture, and learn why GuideOne might be a great fit for you!

GuideOne is proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members.
• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary.
• Free Basic Life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs.
• Wellness incentives
• Generous time off program including; personal, holiday, and volunteer paid time off.
• Flexible work schedules and fully remote options for eligible employees.
• Educational assistance program.

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