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Jessica Rei King, Esq

Boynton Beach

Summary

Accomplished Senior Level Attorney with a proven track record at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; specializing in Personal Injury and Property Damage cases. Expert in case management and legal writing, with a knack for fostering collaborative dispute resolutions. Significant strengths in oral advocacy at hearings and trial, cost management in litigated matters, mentoring junior attorneys to enhance their career growth, and achieving cost-effective case settlements.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Counsel

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
12.2010 - Current
  • Manage complex caseloads (30-60 Personal Injury files and previously managed 150+ Personal Injury Protection files) effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
  • Vigorously defend Bodily Injury, Premise Liability, Property Damage, Subrogation, Personal Injury Protection (PIP), and Underinsured/Uninsured coverage cases.
  • Draft comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, discovery requests and discovery responses for clients.
  • Research and interpret laws, rulings and regulations to advise Insureds and Claims Adjusters on litigated and non litigated matters.
  • Develop strategies to resolve cases in a cost effective manner.
  • Develop strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
  • Participate in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
  • Present compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that have resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
  • Conduct legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Mentor junior attorneys to improve their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential.
  • Audit litigated files and billing.
  • Conduct Peer Reviews.
  • Appointed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Liaison.
  • Served on Creativity Champions Committee where I developed innovative ideas to help Liberty improve effectiveness and efficiency of working in a virtual and remote environment.
  • “Have You Heard” award recipient. This recognition was the result of fostering relations between Field Legal and Claims.

Attorney

The Law Office of Hernandez, Hicks & Valois
10.2008 - 12.2010
  • Managed a complex caseload wherein I defended Construction Defect, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Premise Liability and Worker's Compensation cases.
  • Prepared various legal documents including: Third Party Complaints, Answers to Complaints, discovery requests, discovery responses, Motions, memorandum of law, briefs, contracts and comprehensive litigation reports.
  • Attended court hearings, depositions, mediations and arbitrations.
  • Communicated with clients and claims adjusters in a timely manner to keep them apprised of new developments in cases and provide guidance on complex legal issues.
  • Mentored junior attorneys.

Education

J.D. - Law

Florida A & M University College of Law
Orlando, FL
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2003

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Trial Experience
  • Oral Debate
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Negotiations

Timeline

Staff Counsel

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
12.2010 - Current

Attorney

The Law Office of Hernandez, Hicks & Valois
10.2008 - 12.2010

J.D. - Law

Florida A & M University College of Law

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Rutgers University
Jessica Rei King, Esq