Trial Attorney, Law Offices of David Matela

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!

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